Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 168.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
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 5, 2025 at 11:36 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 168 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
3386db6dad4b796db9a4d0350c8f158f31a963d9
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
168.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 11:36:37 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.12000,
-68.18000
Temperature
12.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
168.1 km
168.1 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,585 Catalogue entries
Of 1,584 other entries for this area and period, 762 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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