M3.3 Depth: 38.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 16:36:07 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 26, 2025 at 16:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

38.3 km

UTC time

2025-09-26 16:36:07 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-21.13000, -70.16000

Temperature

13.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38.3 km

38.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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

Irruputuncu

Distance: 173 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
Olca-Paruma

Distance: 183 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
Isluga

Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Tata Sabaya

Distance: 280 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
Putana

Distance: 286 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
Sairecabur

Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia

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