Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 44.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE
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M3.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile) on July 17, 2025 at 14:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 45 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
65247e0a5e9e675c4ebb8e46d09bc5eb47fdf5c9
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
44.6 km
UTC time
2025-07-17 14:26:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.98000,
-73.74000
Temperature
11.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
44.6 km
44.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 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
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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,751 Catalogue entries
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