Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 230.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M3.8 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 22, 2025 at 14:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). At around 230 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
e70a8d3c3ca724d7334f60d6817b114a544e2cd5
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
230.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 14:21:39 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.86000,
-67.28000
Temperature
12.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
230 km
230 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 761 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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