Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 267.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M3.4 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on August 27, 2025 at 00:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 268 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
11adc553fe42de804948fdbf353148c96d6d63dd
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
267.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 00:30:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.29000,
-67.15000
Temperature
-4.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
267.7 km
267.7 km — deeper than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 665 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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