Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 245.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on December 2, 2025 at 10:27 UTC. At around 245 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
c59ff38f5536110cd2cf202168a0059545dc629a
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
245.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-02 10:27:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.01000,
-67.56000
Temperature
9.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
245 km
245 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, 533 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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