Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 234.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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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 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
8afd442ca24673ec7962d5e6ae1a6227f6f33c15
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
234.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 22:46:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.68000,
-67.25000
Temperature
5.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
234.2 km
234.2 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 764 Catalogue entries
Of 763 other entries for this area and period, 642 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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