Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 57.7 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 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: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
90895f302a50aadb260c8966134c26a3d1ea59e1
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
57.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-12 17:11:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.88000,
-71.31000
Temperature
19.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
57.7 km
57.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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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