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M3.7 Depth: 101.8 km

M3.7 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-27 19:47:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 27, 2025 at 19:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 37 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
101.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-27 19:47:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.69000, -69.09000
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.8 km
Intermediate
101.8 km
101.8 km — close to 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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