Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 120.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Arica y Parinacota
Country overviewChile
M3.1 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on November 12, 2025 at 19:58 UTC. At around 120 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
f3453118f206befea899f9e4df523d660b9d3c31
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
120.2 km
UTC time
2025-11-12 19:58:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.41000,
-69.43000
Temperature
16.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
120.2 km
120.2 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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, 51 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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