Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 55.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
055a1a3d22b1f092d19b30cc63671290be466594
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
55.9 km
UTC time
2025-08-04 13:07:26 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.89000,
-70.47000
Temperature
21.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
55.9 km
55.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 762 Catalogue entries
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