Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 62.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M3.5 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on October 5, 2025 at 12:54 UTC. With a focal depth of about 62 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
e7e7fc5e07f4c608eed94ad13be2687266df65bf
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
62.1 km
UTC time
2025-10-05 12:54:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.11000,
-70.94000
Temperature
13.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
62.1 km
62.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
Of 126 other entries for this area and period, 41 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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