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M2.8 Depth: 256.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-31 07:58:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 31, 2025 at 07:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 257 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
256.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-31 07:58:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.06000, -68.31000
Temperature
-8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 256.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 256.5 km
Intermediate
256.5 km
256.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tilocalar
    Distance: 21 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
  • Pular
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Socompa
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'031 m ·Last eruption: -5250 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 40 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 45 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile
  • Caichinque
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile

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