Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 106.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
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M3.7 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on December 24, 2025 at 23:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
2ddb1c21715c8db6d95bfc20bb1eb1ee9fa1d6e3
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
106.9 km
UTC time
2025-12-24 23:46:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.71000,
-69.14000
Temperature
8.0°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
106.9 km
106.9 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Región de Tarapacá
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 381 Catalogue entries
Of 380 other entries for this area and period, 98 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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