Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 20.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
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M2.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
9484ca466cb5bcdcc7e4de0276573fa22653fb85
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
20.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 11:08:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.81000,
-71.46000
Temperature
18.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
20.9 km
20.9 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,379 Catalogue entries
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