Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 27.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
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M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on June 16, 2025 at 03:17 UTC. With a focal depth of about 27 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
ID
dbf5cba04994eff9fec6feb7dd1ee1314d7b5aab
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
27.3 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 03:17:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.05000,
-71.21000
Temperature
4.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27.3 km
27.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,202 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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