Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 40.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ARAUCANIA, CHILE
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M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile) on May 12, 2025 at 12:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
ID
1732dc2c963208d8c348934c37c0c140ebbc31fa
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
40.2 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 12:44:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.08000,
-73.53000
Temperature
12.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40.2 km
40.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
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Villarrica Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
12 Sep 2025 – 12 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,756 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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28
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