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M3.8 Depth: 163.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near LOS LAGOS, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-21 22:32:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near LOS LAGOS, CHILE (Chile) on December 21, 2025 at 22:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 164 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
163.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-21 22:32:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Los Lagos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-42.58000, -72.18000
Temperature
4.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 163.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 163.8 km
Intermediate
163.8 km
163.8 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Michinmahuida
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'452 m ·Last eruption: 1835 ·Chile
  • Huequi
    Distance: 40 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 1'318 m ·Last eruption: 1920 ·Chile
  • Chaiten
    Distance: 48 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 1'122 m ·Last eruption: 2011 ·Chile
  • Hornopiren
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'572 m ·Last eruption: 340 ·Chile
  • Corcovado
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'826 m ·Last eruption: -4920 ·Chile
  • Apagado
    Distance: 85 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'210 m ·Last eruption: -590 ·Chile

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