Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 47.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
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M3.3 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on December 19, 2025 at 20:43 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
17f3f58b06b2dfa3553d89fa2097874baf6db7b1
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
47.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-19 20:43:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.90000,
-71.32000
Temperature
18.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
47.2 km
47.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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 Atacama
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
Of 126 other entries for this area and period, 61 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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