M3.1 Depth: 30.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-06-06 20:36:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 6, 2025 at 20:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 31 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: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

30.6 km

UTC time

2025-06-06 20:36:06 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.71000, -71.70000

Temperature

10.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30.6 km

30.6 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: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 382 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 422 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 463 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 473 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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