Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 159.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Arica y Parinacota
Country overviewChile
M3.6 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on December 20, 2025 at 19:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 160 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
ea7de99be0f2294fcad2e5281f802fac7b04a3f0
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
159.5 km
UTC time
2025-12-20 19:25:23 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.62000,
-69.57000
Temperature
9.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
159.5 km
159.5 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Arica y Parinacota
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 74 Catalogue entries
Of 73 other entries for this area and period, 23 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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