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M3.8 Depth: 54.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-23 18:49:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 23, 2025 at 18:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
54.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-23 18:49:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.69000, -70.18000
Temperature
22.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.8 km
Shallow
54.8 km
54.8 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

  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 176 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tilocalar
    Distance: 211 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
  • Socompa
    Distance: 211 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'031 m ·Last eruption: -5250 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Pular
    Distance: 223 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 227 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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