Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 122.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.8 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 24, 2025 at 08:13 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). At around 122 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 M4.7.
Details
ID
33f3c47b53a8bcce9a0e2b07dc23e7fdbf5ac6f1
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 08:13:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.59000,
-68.44000
Temperature
11.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
122 km
122 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
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 764 Catalogue entries
Of 763 other entries for this area and period, 162 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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