Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 147.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.7 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on August 21, 2025 at 09:08 UTC. At around 147 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
20d7f63e0a54e1db6a4f949da41398c5953cdbc7
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
147.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-21 09:08:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.54000,
-68.43000
Temperature
0.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
147 km
147 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 762 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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