Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 33.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta · San Pedro de Atacama
Country overviewChile · Región de Antofagasta
M2.5 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 28, 2026 at 01:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). With a focal depth of about 34 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
811d9b25622f03b9ceed6a3301ffe3cecb970278
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
33.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 01:33:23 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.76000,
-68.56000
Temperature
-3.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33.8 km
33.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,413 Catalogue entries
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