M3.6 Depth: 38.1 km

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

UTC time: 2025-05-21 22:32:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 21, 2025 at 22:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 38 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

38.1 km

UTC time

2025-05-21 22:32:24 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-39.00000, -73.57000

Temperature

12.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38.1 km

38.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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

Villarrica

Distance: 149 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'847 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
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Distance: 159 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'652 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Chile
Llaima

Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'125 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Chile
Mocho-Choshuenco

Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 2'422 m ·Last eruption: 1937 ·Chile
Quetrupillan

Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'360 m ·Last eruption: 255 ·Chile
Sollipulli

Distance: 177 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'282 m ·Last eruption: 1240 ·Chile

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