M3.0 Depth: 234.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-31 22:46:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On December 31, 2025 at 22:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 234 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
234.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 22:46:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.68000, -67.25000
Temperature
5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 234.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 234.2 km
Intermediate
234.2 km
234.2 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

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