Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 115.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M3.3 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On August 9, 2025 at 23:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile). At around 115 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
ffb7169baeaafa81c202ef5cede4097c292c624b
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
115.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-09 23:31:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.36000,
-69.34000
Temperature
1.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
115 km
115 km — close to the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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 Atacama
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 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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Stats (last 24h)
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Country (24h)
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