M3.0 Depth: 57.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-12 17:11:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on December 12, 2025 at 17:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

57.7 km

UTC time

2025-12-12 17:11:56 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Atacama

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.88000, -71.31000

Temperature

19.4°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57.7 km

57.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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

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