M4.3 Depth: 141.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-03-08 08:57:48 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 8, 2025 at 08:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Calama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 141 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USP. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 141 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 141 km
Intermediate
141 km
141 km — deeper than the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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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