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M3.0 Depth: 15.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-05-13 00:50:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 13, 2025 at 00:50 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru). With a focal depth of about 15 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
15.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-13 00:50:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.28000, -71.20000
Temperature
19.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 15 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 15 km
Shallow
15 km
15 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

  • Yucamane
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 181 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 181 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru

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