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M2.6 Depth: 251.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-15 23:07:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 15, 2025 at 23:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 251 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
251.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 23:07:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.89000, -67.31000
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 251.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 251.4 km
Intermediate
251.4 km
251.4 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 28 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Caichinque
    Distance: 44 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 65 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile
  • Aracar
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina

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