Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 106.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M2.9 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on October 21, 2025 at 10:11 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
ed0742f3f93e9810724fa321aaf216f4f744331b
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
106.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 10:11:47 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.54000,
-70.14000
Temperature
7.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
106.9 km
106.9 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 250 Catalogue entries
Of 249 other entries for this area and period, 127 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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