M3.1 Depth: 286.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-24 18:09:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 24, 2025 at 18:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 287 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
286.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-24 18:09:31 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.28000, -67.56000
Temperature
9.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 286.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 286.8 km
Intermediate
286.8 km
286.8 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

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    Distance: 6 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
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  • Lascar
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 36 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 37 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Guayaques
    Distance: 43 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia

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