Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 32.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE LOS LAGOS, CHILE
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M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE LOS LAGOS, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE LOS LAGOS, CHILE (Chile) on October 21, 2025 at 14:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 32 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
7cfbb4bba2ed4c0a1e3283400384fdb2c47fd0f8
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
32.2 km
UTC time
2025-10-21 14:27:04 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-41.19000,
-74.04000
Temperature
11.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
32.2 km
32.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,742 Catalogue entries
Of 2,741 other entries for this area and period, 529 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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