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M2.6 Depth: 87.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-25 10:34:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 25, 2025 at 10:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 87 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
87.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-25 10:34:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.67000, -68.57000
Temperature
12.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87.1 km
Intermediate
87.1 km
87.1 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 70 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 73 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Putana
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 92 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 106 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Colachi
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

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