Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 60.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
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M3.8 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on June 16, 2025 at 23:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 61 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 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
ID
8b72f484f648c9ce146e07b3def086821d8de6fe
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
60.7 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 23:47:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.78000,
-69.72000
Temperature
14.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
60.7 km
60.7 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
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 376 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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