M2.8 Depth: 33.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-15 18:45:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 15, 2025 at 18:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

33.4 km

UTC time

2025-05-15 18:45:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.20000, -70.28000

Temperature

18.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33.4 km

33.4 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

Volcanoes nearby

Olca-Paruma

Distance: 239 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
Irruputuncu

Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
Sairecabur

Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
Putana

Distance: 253 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
Licancabur

Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
Purico Complex

Distance: 275 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile

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