Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 43.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M2.9 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on October 28, 2025 at 00:42 UTC. With a focal depth of about 43 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.
Details
ID
3087473344981baa9c41a7665499e79f2a78ad65
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
43.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-28 00:42:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.30000,
-70.04000
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43.2 km
43.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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 Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,413 Catalogue entries
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