Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 41.8 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 November 17, 2025 at 14:02 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
7da4a78b3b1925a74f7599156ebc7c8a7df11175
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
41.8 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 14:02:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.90000,
-71.33000
Temperature
16.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41.8 km
41.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 113 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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