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M2.9 Depth: 140.5 km

M2.9 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-20 01:56:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on May 20, 2025 at 01:56 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
140.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-20 01:56:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.52000, -68.19000
Temperature
9.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140.5 km
Intermediate
140.5 km
140.5 km — deeper than 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

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    Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile

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