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M3.3 Depth: 47.6 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-24 08:07:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2025 at 08:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 48 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
47.6 km
UTC time
2025-08-24 08:07:27 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.37000, -70.19000
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.6 km
Shallow
47.6 km
47.6 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

  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 175 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 195 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 197 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 263 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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