M3.7 Depth: 46.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-11-17 02:22:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru) on November 17, 2025 at 02:22 UTC. With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

46.0 km

UTC time

2025-11-17 02:22:12 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.08000, -71.05000

Temperature

20.2°C

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Depth profile

Shallow

46 km

46 km — shallower than the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 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

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Yucamane

Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
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Casiri, Nevados

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Ticsani

Distance: 155 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
Taapaca

Distance: 164 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
Huaynaputina

Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru

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