Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 109.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.4 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 15, 2025 at 21:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
c870d896eabd2f5941b8311d958d2bf0d505d310
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
109.4 km
UTC time
2025-12-15 21:16:14 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.58000,
-69.08000
Temperature
16.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
109.4 km
109.4 km — close to 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, 329 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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