M3.0 Depth: 40.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-12 16:48:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 12, 2025 at 16:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 40 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

40.1 km

UTC time

2025-11-12 16:48:19 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.46000, -71.63000

Temperature

21.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

40.1 km

40.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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

Tupungatito

Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 405 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 445 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Solo, El

Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

Distance: 470 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 478 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile

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