Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 126.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M3.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on December 31, 2025 at 22:59 UTC. At around 127 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
efa9a1de148ccecc7ad0ac357157649d887d78c2
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
126.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-31 22:59:51 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.89000,
-68.19000
Temperature
18.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
126.6 km
126.6 km — deeper than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 665 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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