M3.8 Depth: 17.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-15 10:34:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 15, 2025 at 10:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE VALPARAISO, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 17 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

17.0 km

UTC time

2025-09-15 10:34:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-33.48830, -71.86250

Temperature

13.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17 km

17 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

San Jose

Distance: 185 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 191 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tupungatito

Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 202 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 217 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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