Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 106.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
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M3.1 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 30, 2025 at 12:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
680f7faaf8cba661387ca22bfdd5d6318a520d8e
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
106.6 km
UTC time
2025-12-30 12:52:33 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.85000,
-69.10000
Temperature
22.8°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
106.6 km
106.6 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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 Tarapacá
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 381 Catalogue entries
Of 380 other entries for this area and period, 251 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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585
Country (24h)
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