M2.8 Depth: 54.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-19 05:09:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on November 19, 2025 at 05:09 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

54.5 km

UTC time

2025-11-19 05:09:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Atacama

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.70000, -71.23000

Temperature

12.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

54.5 km

54.5 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)

Regional average: 98.6 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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