Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 245.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.8 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 4, 2025 at 03:23 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 245 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 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.
Details
ID
a914b6bac6eed5db2c690bc75976cd6fa09d225f
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
245.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-04 03:23:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.17000,
-67.97000
Temperature
7.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
245 km
245 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 · 762 Catalogue entries
Of 761 other entries for this area and period, 162 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
645
Country (24h)
Chile
27
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