Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 124.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M2.7 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 23, 2025 at 18:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). At around 124 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
018df9b3e18baebe99ceb0f5166a42a9d5afcdf1
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
124.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-23 18:34:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.17000,
-68.67000
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
124.2 km
124.2 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,592 Catalogue entries
Of 1,591 other entries for this area and period, 1,057 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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