Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 50.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M3.1 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on December 14, 2025 at 18:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
daa957880d5f5269e0535afe27cbf6de8f35de9d
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
50.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-14 18:41:19 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.91000,
-71.34000
Temperature
18.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
50.2 km
50.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
Of 126 other entries for this area and period, 82 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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