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M3.5 Depth: 199.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-12 22:44:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2025 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 199 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
199.4 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 22:44:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.98000, -67.42000
Temperature
1.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 199.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 199.4 km
Intermediate
199.4 km
199.4 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

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