Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 36.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
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M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on December 16, 2025 at 10:25 UTC. With a focal depth of about 36 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
fec38d9702007e45dc22485216b45346e8ea17a2
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
36.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 10:25:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.82000,
-71.58000
Temperature
18.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
36.2 km
36.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,738 Catalogue entries
Of 2,737 other entries for this area and period, 2,296 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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