Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 141.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M2.7 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on December 19, 2025 at 23:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 141 km. 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: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
7196f0275ca2bb6a54403cde2d4f2d2dce88d818
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
141.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 23:16:58 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.56000,
-68.39000
Temperature
3.7°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
141.2 km
141.2 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,592 Catalogue entries
Of 1,591 other entries for this area and period, 1,057 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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