M3.1 Depth: 251.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-18 03:36:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 18, 2025 at 03:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 252 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
251.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-18 03:36:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.23000, -68.19000
Temperature
10.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 251.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 251.9 km
Intermediate
251.9 km
251.9 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Pular
    Distance: 15 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Socompa
    Distance: 19 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'031 m ·Last eruption: -5250 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tilocalar
    Distance: 30 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 42 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Aracar
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 51 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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