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M3.8 Depth: 29.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE LOS LAGOS, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-02 10:46:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2025 at 10:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE LOS LAGOS, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 29 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
29.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-02 10:46:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Los Lagos
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.22000, -73.77000

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 29 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 29 km
Shallow
29 km
29 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Calbuco
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'974 m ·Last eruption: 2015 ·Chile
  • Osorno
    Distance: 107 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'659 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
  • Apagado
    Distance: 123 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'210 m ·Last eruption: -590 ·Chile
  • Cayutue-La Vigueria
    Distance: 126 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 506 m ·Last eruption: -190 ·Chile
  • Yate
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'187 m ·Last eruption: 1090 ·Chile
  • Puntiagudo-Cordon Cenizos
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'493 m ·Last eruption: 1850 ·Chile

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