Magnitude
M2.8
- Depth
- 62.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M2.8 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 7, 2025 at 08:33 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 63 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
e7d2203ecd86973247b12955a3946adabd0d4271
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
62.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 08:33:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.20000,
-69.48000
Temperature
11.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
62.6 km
62.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,592 Catalogue entries
Of 1,591 other entries for this area and period, 895 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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