Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 139.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 29, 2025 at 00:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
50b901b4a3ff710f595bddbf6bd8a418b30d8219
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
139.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-29 00:48:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.02000,
-68.28000
Temperature
9.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
139.5 km
139.5 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, 640 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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633
Country (24h)
Chile
28
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