M3.6 Depth: 42.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 07:39:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile) on November 12, 2025 at 07:39 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

42.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 07:39:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.18000, -71.31000

Temperature

14.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

42.1 km

42.1 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)

Regional average: 98.6 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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