Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 25.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M2.8 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on November 15, 2025 at 07:32 UTC. With a focal depth of about 25 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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
1cd0af8749abe85751c53d07a3500c46e264e2f9
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 07:32:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.85000,
-71.46000
Temperature
15.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
25 km
25 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 230 Catalogue entries
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