Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 250.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M3.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on December 31, 2025 at 03:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 251 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
9251098d49c74c90cd812772a0e38f779df885b6
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
250.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 03:52:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.02000,
-67.71000
Temperature
6.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
250.9 km
250.9 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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