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M3.5 Depth: 137.4 km

M3.5 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-08 03:03:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 8, 2025 at 03:03 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). At around 137 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
137.4 km
UTC time
2025-09-08 03:03:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.18000, -68.25000
Temperature
4.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 137.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 137.4 km
Intermediate
137.4 km
137.4 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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    Distance: 62 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
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    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile

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