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M3.9 Depth: 149.8 km

M3.9 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-13 14:45:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 13, 2025 at 14:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 150 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
149.8 km
UTC time
2025-09-13 14:45:47 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Arica y Parinacota
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.72000, -69.59000
Temperature
13.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 149.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 149.8 km
Intermediate
149.8 km
149.8 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 43 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 69 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 88 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 113 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru

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