Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 26.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE
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M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On July 16, 2025 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 26 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.
Details
ID
d87c03eaff938593602481b61d2f8f07dfd8d5fc
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
26.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-16 23:22:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.98000,
-73.63000
Temperature
10.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.4 km
26.4 km — shallower than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 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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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,751 Catalogue entries
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