Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 51.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
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M2.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on December 28, 2025 at 13:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
0d3238dc537935532cde8076b712607821a5681a
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
51.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-28 13:17:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.42000,
-70.08000
Temperature
18.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
51.9 km
51.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,162 Catalogue entries
Of 6,161 other entries for this area and period, 5,320 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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