Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 2.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
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M3.4 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on September 26, 2025 at 14:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 3 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
1535b4b8c499fe22db4378dd0ddc77063c4e108f
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
2.7 km
UTC time
2025-09-26 14:29:46 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.36000,
-69.06000
Temperature
15.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
2.7 km
2.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.9 km)
Regional average: 99.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Tarapacá
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 318 Catalogue entries
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