M2.7 Depth: 35.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-05 15:33:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on September 5, 2025 at 15:33 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

35.8 km

UTC time

2025-09-05 15:33:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-21.31000, -70.23000

Temperature

15.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35.8 km

35.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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

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Isluga

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