Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 46.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE
Country overviewPeru
M3.7 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru)
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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. Peru: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 2 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
229aab7d0171d072b16874f94439d84c0ac2bfb6
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
46.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-17 02:22:12 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.08000,
-71.05000
Temperature
20.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
46 km
46 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
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Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 484 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
619
Country (24h)
Peru
2