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M3.8 Depth: 68.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-09-10 10:20:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 10, 2025 at 10:20 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru). With a focal depth of about 68 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
68.0 km
UTC time
2025-09-10 10:20:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.05000, -70.98000
Temperature
18.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68 km
Shallow
68 km
68 km — close to the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

  • Yucamane
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 131 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 157 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru

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