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M3.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 23:11:50 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru) on August 19, 2025 at 23:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 14 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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Details

ID
1a2973e5c077bf4912ad7fb7e94bb409c98cf414
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
13.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-19 23:11:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.23000, -71.50000
Temperature
17.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 13.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 13.6 km
Shallow
13.6 km
13.6 km — shallower than the regional average (64 km)
Regional average: 64 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

  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 181 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 190 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 212 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries

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