Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 30.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE
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M3.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on November 6, 2025 at 22:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
3cbecb6f5f46521d5e08d7cda065af90871029fd
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
30.6 km
UTC time
2025-11-06 22:27:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.98000,
-70.20000
Temperature
12.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.6 km
30.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,742 Catalogue entries
Of 2,741 other entries for this area and period, 465 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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