Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 34.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M3.6 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 2, 2025 at 04:55 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 34 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
c479630f7cf9adad57480186d18063555bae0e64
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
34.1 km
UTC time
2025-09-02 04:55:28 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.84000,
-71.34000
Temperature
14.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
34.1 km
34.1 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
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
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Stats (last 24h)
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