Back to map
M2.5 Depth: 67.4 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Freirina, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 22:24:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Freirina, Atacama Region (Chile) on June 21, 2026 at 22:24 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.6.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.4 km
Shallow
67.4 km
67.4 km — shallower than the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 319 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 324 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 367 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 376 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

Historic earthquake map · Chile

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Chile

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share