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M2.5 Depth: 58.6 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-19 06:35:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on May 19, 2026 at 06:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.6 km
Shallow
58.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 155 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 185 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 186 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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