M3.1 Depth: 35.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-07 13:59:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On October 7, 2025 at 13:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 36 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: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

35.5 km

UTC time

2025-10-07 13:59:26 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-32.11000, -71.59000

Temperature

15.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35.5 km

35.5 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: 222 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 281 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 317 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 322 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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