M3.3 Depth: 69.2 km

M3.3 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 07:37:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on August 13, 2025 at 07:37 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 69 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
69.2 km
UTC time
2025-08-13 07:37:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.53000, -69.95000
Temperature
11.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.2 km
Shallow
69.2 km
69.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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

  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 140 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 169 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 170 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

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