Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 44.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
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M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.
Details
ID
7173302b8d35fa80b07354a90cbe56d5c3cf6bfb
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
44.0 km
UTC time
2025-10-17 13:15:49 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.33000,
-71.72000
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
44 km
44 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
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Context for this earthquake
10 Sep 2025 – 10 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,745 Catalogue entries
Of 2,744 other entries for this area and period, 2,302 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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