Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 41.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
Country overviewChile
M3.1 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On August 23, 2025 at 10:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 41 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
6f939e16e33c0ea9feba0833a31c1ad203fef86f
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
41.0 km
UTC time
2025-08-23 10:56:22 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.14000,
-69.95000
Temperature
6.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41 km
41 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 377 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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669
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