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M2.6 Depth: 266.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-27 05:32:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on September 27, 2025 at 05:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 267 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: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
266.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-27 05:32:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.58000, -67.65000
Temperature
-1.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 266.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 266.5 km
Intermediate
266.5 km
266.5 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

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    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
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