Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 55.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
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M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on August 27, 2025 at 02:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 55 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
46d4773ed853b9a0c4c46f0a1ef8d0367378908c
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
55.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-27 02:33:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.23000,
-71.18000
Temperature
5.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
55 km
55 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,749 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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