Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 69.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M2.7 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 13, 2025 at 05:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 70 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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
3d9f2c93acf308ed55d005b5424df643254771c7
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
69.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 05:33:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.47000,
-69.74000
Temperature
17.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
69.9 km
69.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,578 Catalogue entries
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