M2.9 Depth: 43.2 km

M2.9 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-28 00:42:47 UTC Local time: —

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 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

43.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-28 00:42:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.30000, -70.04000

Temperature

11.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43.2 km

43.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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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