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M2.5 Depth: 38.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 21:03:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 21:03 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 39 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.5 km
Shallow
38.5 km
38.5 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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

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