Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 126.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.3 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 16, 2025 at 10:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). At around 126 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
49005099bdc5f5b476182eec17adccbc8568b40e
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
126.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 10:18:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.56000,
-68.61000
Temperature
7.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
126 km
126 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
Of 761 other entries for this area and period, 377 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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