Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 145.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Arica y Parinacota
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M3.1 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 16, 2025 at 11:49 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 145 km. 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
54a5fecbe18f9f6778e208f8c7073b2723e8f289
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
145.3 km
UTC time
2025-09-16 11:49:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.22000,
-69.35000
Temperature
15.3°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
145.3 km
145.3 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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 Arica y Parinacota
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
Of 73 other entries for this area and period, 51 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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