Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 287.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on October 5, 2025 at 05:06 UTC. At around 288 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
c7ca13786a78b73acde51263a42d1d8915e6c798
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
287.8 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 05:06:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.95000,
-67.75000
Temperature
6.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
287.8 km
287.8 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, 218 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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