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M3.8 Depth: 43.4 km

M3.8 Earthquake in Chile

UTC time: 2025-10-15 11:56:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 15, 2025 at 11:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred in the Chile region. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
43.4 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 11:56:19 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Coquimbo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.79000, -71.40000
Temperature
15.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.4 km
Shallow
43.4 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: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 403 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 445 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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