Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 140.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.4 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On August 28, 2025 at 20:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
4528e9e0852d10408f794f1083966ff98174da7c
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
140.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-28 20:37:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.91000,
-69.49000
Temperature
13.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
140 km
140 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 762 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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672
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Chile
32
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