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M2.5 Depth: 46.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 05:13:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 05:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.3 km
Shallow
46.3 km
46.3 km — shallower than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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