Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 38.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M3.7 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on September 1, 2025 at 16:54 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 39 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
48d4965a17f2de921906eeecd8ce5ff51da574ba
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
38.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-01 16:54:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.56000,
-71.23000
Temperature
17.8°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.9 km
38.9 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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