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M2.6 Depth: 51.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-20 22:28:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2025 at 22:28 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 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: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
51.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-20 22:28:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.49000, -70.40000
Temperature
14.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.2 km
Shallow
51.2 km
51.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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    Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
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  • Putana
    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
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    Distance: 268 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
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    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
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    Distance: 275 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile

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