M2.5 Depth: 51.9 km

M2.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-28 13:17:29 UTC Local time: —

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: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

51.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-28 13:17:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-21.42000, -70.08000

Temperature

18.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

51.9 km

51.9 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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