Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 11.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
Country overviewChile
M3.6 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on September 30, 2025 at 06:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.9.
Details
ID
65d2140a7a27b7b808faa562f1ffc084ebb29fb6
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
11.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-30 06:30:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.34000,
-69.07000
Temperature
5.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
11 km
11 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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
Región de Tarapacá
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 318 Catalogue entries
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