The National Seismological Center recorded several low-intensity earthquakes in various regions of Chile on Sunday, December 14, 2025. Most of these movements were imperceptible to the population, according to the collected data. Authorities recommend being prepared for the constant seismic activity in the country.
Chile, located at the boundary of the Nazca and South American tectonic plates, experienced multiple tremors on December 14, 2025, monitored by the National Seismological Center of the University of Chile. These events, with magnitudes between 3.0 and 4.8, occurred in various parts of the national territory and caused no reported damage.
The sequence began in the early morning. At 00:18 hours, a 3.5 magnitude earthquake was recorded 74 km southeast of Socaire, at a depth of 253 km. Sixteen minutes later, at 00:34, another of 3.7 occurred 29 km southeast of Mina Collahuasi, at 152 km depth. At 02:25, a 3.1 movement hit 39 km north of Quillagua, at 35 km depth. In the early hours, earthquakes were detected at 03:24 (3.1, 70 km southeast of Socaire, 210 km depth), 03:59 (3.3, 78 km southeast of Socaire, 212 km), and 04:38 (3.0, 75 km west of Iquique, 17 km).
During the morning, events continued: at 11:23, magnitude 3.1 at 103 km west of Bahía Mansa (25 km depth); at 12:18, 3.0 at 34 km east of Futrono (125 km); and at 12:54, the strongest of 4.8 at 327 km north of Base Frei (10 km). In the afternoon, at 13:40 (3.4, 61 km southwest of Ollagüe, 120 km), 15:34 (3.2, 87 km northwest of San Antonio de los Cobres, 230 km), and 15:41 (3.1, 40 km north of Punta de Choros, 50 km). The last reported was at 20:24, of 4.2 at 83 km west of San Antonio de los Cobres (234 km).
The National Service for Prevention and Response to Disasters (Senapred) stresses the importance of preparation. It recommends staying calm, seeking protection under sturdy elements, cutting off services like electricity, water, and gas if safe, and staying away from structures on the street. In vehicles or large events, follow specific instructions to minimize risks.
