Magnitude
M3.5
- Depth
- 27.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE
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M3.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile) on July 16, 2025 at 12:26 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
683eb14ac5d4812baaa771315bbf5fcbd6cdc27e
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
27.2 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 12:26:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.90000,
-73.80000
Temperature
10.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27.2 km
27.2 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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