Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 120.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M2.9 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 11, 2025 at 12:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
53c099c553d10278f1e7ee5604ee9e544df5f8e8
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
120.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-11 12:12:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.21000,
-68.60000
Temperature
11.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
120 km
120 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,586 Catalogue entries
Of 1,585 other entries for this area and period, 763 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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