Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 52.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ARAUCANIA, CHILE
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M3.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ARAUCANIA, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
c1ab52ef2164e98fbcd4658b98b42152e3232b08
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
52.5 km
UTC time
2025-09-28 16:53:54 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-38.49000,
-73.99000
Temperature
12.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
52.5 km
52.5 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
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,746 Catalogue entries
Of 2,745 other entries for this area and period, 1,074 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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