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M3.9 Earthquake near LIBERTADOR O'HIGGINS, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-18 18:20:21 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
48.0 km
Source
EMSC

Región del Libertador General Bernardo O'Higgins

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near LIBERTADOR O'HIGGINS, CHILE (Chile) on May 18, 2025 at 18:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48 km
Shallow
48 km
48 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Felt reports

2felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: May 18, 2025, 6:21 PM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:16 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Descabezado Grande
    Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'953 m ·Last eruption: 1933 ·Chile
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  • Azul, Cerro
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    Distance: 141 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 3'508 m ·Chile

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Context for this earthquake

11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,756 Catalogue entries

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