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M2.9 Depth: 70.0 km

M2.9 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 12:38:13 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on August 9, 2025 at 12:38 UTC. At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
70.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 12:38:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.04000, -70.48000
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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

  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 195 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 200 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 207 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

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