Magnitude
M3.2
- Depth
- 213.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región del Maule
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M3.2 Earthquake near MAULE, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near MAULE, CHILE (Chile) on December 16, 2025 at 13:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 213 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
f21ff7f85af79251f08cc0bdeba97b7ce0c5ff7a
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
213.1 km
UTC time
2025-12-16 13:59:11 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-35.83000,
-70.48000
Temperature
20.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
213.1 km
213.1 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 del Maule
Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 33 Catalogue entries
Of 32 other entries for this area and period, 16 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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