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M2.8 Depth: 25.0 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-15 07:32:47 UTC Local time: —

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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
25.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 07:32:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Atacama
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.85000, -71.46000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25 km
Shallow
25 km
25 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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