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M3.1 Depth: 107.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 16:53:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 16:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
107.5 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 16:53:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.73000, -68.82000
Temperature
18.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 107.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 107.5 km
Intermediate
107.5 km
107.5 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
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    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
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    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 114 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 130 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Lascar
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile

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