Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 77.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
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M3.6 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on August 20, 2025 at 15:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
9f68568382786899ec9adfbe512f62345818514d
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
77.1 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 15:26:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.26000,
-69.46000
Temperature
29.6°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
77.1 km
77.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Tarapacá
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 377 Catalogue entries
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