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M3.1 Depth: 111.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-21 05:37:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2025 at 05:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
111.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 05:37:15 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.46000, -68.69000
Temperature
8.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.2 km
Intermediate
111.2 km
111.2 km — close to 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

  • Putana
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 87 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 114 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 125 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Colachi
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

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