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M3.4 Depth: 267.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-27 00:30:44 UTC Local time: —

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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
267.7 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 00:30:44 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.29000, -67.15000
Temperature
-4.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 267.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 267.7 km
Intermediate
267.7 km
267.7 km — deeper than 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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    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
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