M3.1 Depth: 34.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near 32 km SSE of La Tirana, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-14 04:00:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 14, 2025 at 04:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near 32 km SSE of La Tirana, Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

34.7 km

UTC time

2025-09-14 04:00:14 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Tarapacá

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-20.55480, -69.99900

Temperature

12.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

34.7 km

34.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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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Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
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