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M3.6 Depth: 55.9 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-04 13:07:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2025 at 13:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
55.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 13:07:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.89000, -70.47000
Temperature
21.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.9 km
Shallow
55.9 km
55.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 196 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 200 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 205 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Condor, El
    Distance: 226 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina

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