Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 58.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M3.8 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on September 25, 2025 at 10:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.
Details
ID
4e43426c2632b8eeed43f2657a0a1d3939e57a6f
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
58.9 km
UTC time
2025-09-25 10:20:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.15000,
-71.09000
Temperature
21.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
58.9 km
58.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
Of 126 other entries for this area and period, 29 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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