M3.4 Depth: 52.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-28 16:53:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile) on September 28, 2025 at 16:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 53 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: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.4

Depth

52.5 km

UTC time

2025-09-28 16:53:54 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-38.49000, -73.99000

Temperature

12.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52.5 km

52.5 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

Llaima

Distance: 198 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'125 m ·Last eruption: 2009 ·Chile
Tolhuaca

Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
Villarrica

Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'847 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile
Lonquimay

Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile
Caburgua-Huelemolle

Distance: 212 km ·Volcanic field ·Elevation: 1'652 m ·Last eruption: -5050 ·Chile
Sollipulli

Distance: 221 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 2'282 m ·Last eruption: 1240 ·Chile

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