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M2.8 Depth: 200.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-25 22:58:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 25, 2026 at 22:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 201 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 200.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 200.5 km
Intermediate
200.5 km
200.5 km — deeper than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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