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M3.0 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near MAGALLANES, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-09 23:16:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2025 at 23:16 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near MAGALLANES, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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

  • Reclus
    Distance: 100 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 1'403 m ·Last eruption: 1908 ·Chile
  • Burney, Monte
    Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 1'758 m ·Last eruption: 1910 ·Chile
  • Aguilera
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'546 m ·Last eruption: -1253 ·Chile
  • Pali-Aike Volcanic Field
    Distance: 198 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 282 m ·Last eruption: -5550 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lautaro
    Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'542 m ·Last eruption: 1979 ·Chile
  • Fueguino
    Distance: 420 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 157 m ·Last eruption: 1820 ·Chile

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