Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 119.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M3.8 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
b22739cb117ffe8addf0613da35b90d8e58070f0
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
119.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 08:15:53 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.08000,
-68.58000
Temperature
9.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
119.9 km
119.9 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 764 Catalogue entries
Of 763 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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