Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 212.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.2 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 20, 2025 at 20:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). At around 212 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
18fd7bbf341fa8e0f520c26f74f5b310033d53c8
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
212.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 20:38:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.11000,
-67.73000
Temperature
8.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
212.1 km
212.1 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 764 Catalogue entries
Of 763 other entries for this area and period, 456 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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