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M3.8 Depth: 230.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-22 14:21:39 UTC Local time: —

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: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
230.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-22 14:21:39 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.86000, -67.28000
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 230 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 230 km
Intermediate
230 km
230 km — deeper than 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

  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 29 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
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  • Miniques
    Distance: 50 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 53 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 68 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile
  • Aracar
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