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M3.0 Depth: 44.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-17 13:15:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 17, 2025 at 13:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 44 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 13:15:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.33000, -71.72000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 44 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44 km
Shallow
44 km
44 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

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 390 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 422 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 433 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 442 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

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