M3.0 Depth: 34.3 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-08 15:05:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on July 8, 2025 at 15:05 UTC. With a focal depth of about 34 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
34.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 15:05:18 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.42000, -71.18000
Temperature
13.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.3 km
Shallow
34.3 km
34.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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

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    Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
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  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 330 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
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