M2.6 Depth: 20.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 11:08:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on December 13, 2025 at 11:08 UTC. With a focal depth of about 21 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: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

20.9 km

UTC time

2025-12-13 11:08:17 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.81000, -71.46000

Temperature

18.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

20.9 km

20.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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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