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M3.4 Depth: 284.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 17:59:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on May 18, 2025 at 17:59 UTC. At around 285 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
284.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-18 17:59:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.21000, -67.47000
Temperature
5.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 284.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 284.5 km
Intermediate
284.5 km
284.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 18 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
  • Lascar
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 36 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 37 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile

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