Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 55.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.2 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 16, 2025 at 09:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
14188a713309c5a39cc8533c6f566fca9e44e8d4
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
55.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 09:49:36 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.72000,
-70.43000
Temperature
11.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
55.1 km
55.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 762 Catalogue entries
Of 761 other entries for this area and period, 454 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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