Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 21.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M2.5 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On November 15, 2025 at 10:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 21 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
537413c7143ee6e37988a94004d624a4c45ef0de
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
21.1 km
UTC time
2025-11-15 10:50:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.85000,
-71.46000
Temperature
15.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
21.1 km
21.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 230 Catalogue entries
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