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M3.0 Depth: 81.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 02:12:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 26, 2025 at 02:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 81 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
81.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-26 02:12:48 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.59000, -69.12000
Temperature
13.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81.1 km
Intermediate
81.1 km
81.1 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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