Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 239.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M2.9 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 8, 2025 at 13:31 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 240 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
028dc36b8c0e06c9166c479b79fa1d2ba4931490
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
239.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-08 13:31:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.83000,
-67.57000
Temperature
14.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
239.9 km
239.9 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
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,592 Catalogue entries
Of 1,591 other entries for this area and period, 764 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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