M3.3 Depth: 68.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-05 02:11:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on August 5, 2025 at 02:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.3

Depth

68.0 km

UTC time

2025-08-05 02:11:30 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.87000, -71.58000

Temperature

13.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

68 km

68 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: 240 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 265 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 303 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 340 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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