Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 87.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
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M3.8 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On September 17, 2025 at 09:52 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). At around 88 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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
c92da5c8b7166416cccab78441ed87be66d9a8cd
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
87.6 km
UTC time
2025-09-17 09:52:51 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.53000,
-69.38000
Temperature
15.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
87.6 km
87.6 km — close to the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Tarapacá
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 378 Catalogue entries
Of 377 other entries for this area and period, 85 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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