M3.8 Depth: 68.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 04:53:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 04:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause 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 M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

68.0 km

UTC time

2025-05-30 04:53:20 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-22.07000, -69.54000

Temperature

14.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

68 km

68 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

Olca-Paruma

Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
Irruputuncu

Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
Putana

Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
Sairecabur

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
Licancabur

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
Purico Complex

Distance: 211 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile

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