Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.2 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-10-01 15:25:21 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
107.9 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Antofagasta

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on October 1, 2026 at 15:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 107.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 107.9 km
Intermediate
107.9 km
107.9 km — close to the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 km
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Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 527 Catalogue entries

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