Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 59.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
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M3.0 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on July 21, 2025 at 05:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.
Details
ID
ea807c9a050e96d4b20f4e9351eb26f236e2280e
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
59.4 km
UTC time
2025-07-21 05:59:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.77000,
-69.73000
Temperature
12.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
59.4 km
59.4 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
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Tarapacá
Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 377 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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Stats (last 24h)
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