Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 38.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ARAUCANIA, CHILE
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M3.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile)
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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 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
ID
b7b6c73461fedd6dafd1a9dbafffd161fbfe1f6c
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
38.1 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 22:32:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-39.00000,
-73.57000
Temperature
12.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.1 km
38.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
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Villarrica Activity reported
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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,756 Catalogue entries
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