Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 34.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M3.0 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
3434a1214248c9cb30d9db46f3f03b871e576b8b
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
34.3 km
UTC time
2025-07-08 15:05:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.42000,
-71.18000
Temperature
13.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
34.3 km
34.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 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 Atacama
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 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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