Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 245.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M2.9 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on October 14, 2025 at 01:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 245 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
5d05893b362cb0ec021d81f7dffe05f611776e99
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
245.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 01:56:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.96000,
-67.56000
Temperature
3.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
245 km
245 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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Stats (last 24h)
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