Back to map
M2.7 Depth: 98.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-27 23:57:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on May 27, 2025 at 23:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 99 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
98.9 km
UTC time
2025-05-27 23:57:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Tarapacá
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.90000, -68.89000
Temperature
9.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.9 km
Intermediate
98.9 km
98.9 km — close to the regional average (98.9 km)
Regional average: 98.9 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Putana
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia

Historic earthquake map · Chile

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Chile

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share