M3.8 Depth: 46.6 km

M3.8 Earthquake near MAULE, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-13 11:03:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near MAULE, CHILE (Chile) on July 13, 2025 at 11:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 47 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

46.6 km

UTC time

2025-07-13 11:03:40 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región del Maule

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-34.90000, -71.79000

Temperature

8.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

46.6 km

46.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)

Regional average: 99.2 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

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Azul, Cerro

Distance: 125 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'788 m ·Last eruption: 1967 ·Chile
Tinguiririca

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Palomo

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