Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 51.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.8 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 24, 2025 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 51 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Details
ID
2c26c0a91092d78e36db2311f372ba07882ef01d
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
51.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 22:12:27 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.51000,
-70.17000
Temperature
16.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
51.3 km
51.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 665 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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