Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 251.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M3.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
402997a379aa580584eed23509ee1a647a0b2631
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
Depth profile
Intermediate
251.9 km
251.9 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
10 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 763 Catalogue entries
Of 762 other entries for this area and period, 532 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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