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M3.1 Depth: 22.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-20 18:29:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru) on August 20, 2025 at 18:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 22 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Peru: 2 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
22.4 km
UTC time
2025-08-20 18:29:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Peru
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.32000, -71.15000
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 22.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 22.4 km
Shallow
22.4 km
22.4 km — shallower than the regional average (64.2 km)
Regional average: 64.2 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Yucamane
    Distance: 162 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
  • Tutupaca
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 176 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Ticsani
    Distance: 183 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
  • Huaynaputina
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'679 m ·Last eruption: 1600 ·Peru

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