Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 42.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M3.0 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on December 7, 2025 at 02:14 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
5b3801ac828ef0c875e5bc222a366c4713c6c059
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
42.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-07 02:14:59 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.84000,
-71.38000
Temperature
17.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42.4 km
42.4 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
Of 126 other entries for this area and period, 104 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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