M3.1 Depth: 65.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near REGION METROPOLITANA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-22 06:59:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 22, 2025 at 06:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near REGION METROPOLITANA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

65.5 km

UTC time

2025-08-22 06:59:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región Metropolitana de Santiago

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-34.12000, -71.22000

Temperature

6.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

65.5 km

65.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

Palomo

Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Tinguiririca

Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
San Jose

Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 128 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 130 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Planchon-Peteroa

Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 3'977 m ·Last eruption: 2025 ·Chile

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