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M2.5 Depth: 38.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-06 00:27:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE on April 6, 2026 at 00:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
38.2 km
UTC time
2026-04-06 00:27:52 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.81000, -71.30000
Temperature
16.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.2 km
Shallow
38.2 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

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  • Tipas
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  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 355 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 365 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 373 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

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