Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 43.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
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M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on June 20, 2025 at 16:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 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. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
3e0144c7e31c3f3b0ba4274a703151cf796e5912
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
43.6 km
UTC time
2025-06-20 16:06:16 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.95000,
-71.60000
Temperature
15.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
43.6 km
43.6 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,202 Catalogue entries
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