M2.5 Depth: 79.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-16 22:58:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on September 16, 2025 at 22:58 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 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: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.5

Depth

79.2 km

UTC time

2025-09-16 22:58:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-24.21000, -69.76000

Temperature

7.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

79.2 km

79.2 km — shallower 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

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