Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 51.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M3.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on November 27, 2025 at 19:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
3f41061f5b9bfba39bf0440061a02a5af19ca1a7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
51.3 km
UTC time
2025-11-27 19:19:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.05000,
-69.94000
Temperature
18.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
51.3 km
51.3 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 764 Catalogue entries
Of 763 other entries for this area and period, 533 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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