M3.7 Depth: 65.8 km

M3.7 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-13 13:38:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on August 13, 2025 at 13:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 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: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

65.8 km

UTC time

2025-08-13 13:38:28 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Tarapacá

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-19.83000, -69.48000

Temperature

17.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

65.8 km

65.8 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

Isluga

Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Tata Sabaya

Distance: 126 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
Irruputuncu

Distance: 139 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
Guallatiri

Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Olca-Paruma

Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
Parinacota

Distance: 188 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia

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