Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 262.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 12, 2025 at 08:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 262 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
9e235b8d262af6c804000d8836de639f344dcf27
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
262.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-12 08:45:53 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.89000,
-67.38000
Temperature
2.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
262 km
262 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 763 Catalogue entries
Of 762 other entries for this area and period, 641 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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644
Country (24h)
Chile
26
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