Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 37.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
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M2.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on August 23, 2025 at 14:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 37 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 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
33320b708c59b23bbe52f50c488b2c14b8262244
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
37.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 14:44:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.05000,
-71.53000
Temperature
14.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
37.2 km
37.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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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Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,188 Catalogue entries
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