M3.3 Depth: 49.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 17:19:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 21, 2025 at 17:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 49 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: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

49.3 km

UTC time

2025-09-21 17:19:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Atacama

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-29.08000, -71.48000

Temperature

15.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

49.3 km

49.3 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

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