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M3.7 Depth: 35.9 km

M3.7 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 00:40:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on September 15, 2025 at 00:40 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
35.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-15 00:40:06 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.99000, -70.22000
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.9 km
Shallow
35.9 km
35.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 169 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Socompa
    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'031 m ·Last eruption: -5250 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tilocalar
    Distance: 212 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Pular
    Distance: 221 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile

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