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M3.8 Depth: 119.9 km

M3.8 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-05 08:15:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on December 5, 2025 at 08:15 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 120 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
119.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 08:15:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.08000, -68.58000
Temperature
9.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119.9 km
Intermediate
119.9 km
119.9 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: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
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