M4.7 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Requínoa, O'Higgins Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-31 21:34:26 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2025 at 21:34 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Requínoa, O'Higgins Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USP and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Palomo
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 67 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 72 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Risco Plateado
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'999 m ·Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 89 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina

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