Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 285.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.4 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 27, 2025 at 03:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). At around 285 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 M4.2.
Details
ID
372e72335583f562618c9060c736aa2a1fcb2fab
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
285.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-27 03:55:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.43000,
-67.47000
Temperature
-3.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
285 km
285 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
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 763 Catalogue entries
Of 762 other entries for this area and period, 329 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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