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M3.7 Depth: 122.0 km

M3.7 Earthquake near REGION METROPOLITANA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-29 02:06:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 29, 2025 at 02:06 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near REGION METROPOLITANA, CHILE (Chile). At around 122 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
122.0 km
UTC time
2025-12-29 02:06:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región Metropolitana de Santiago
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-33.47000, -70.14000
Temperature
2.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122 km
Intermediate
122 km
122 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 32 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 82 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 126 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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