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M3.7 Depth: 46.1 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-06-16 00:51:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 16, 2025 at 00:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 46 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: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
46.1 km
UTC time
2025-06-16 00:51:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.31000, -70.21000
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.1 km
Shallow
46.1 km
46.1 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

  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 179 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 194 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 219 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 257 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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