M3.6 Depth: 235.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 23:22:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on September 30, 2025 at 23:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 235 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
235.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 23:22:34 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.93000, -67.40000
Temperature
4.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 235 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 235 km
Intermediate
235 km
235 km — deeper than 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

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  • Aracar
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Tujle, Cerro
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