M3.0 Depth: 31.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-03 08:27:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On December 3, 2025 at 08:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

31.0 km

UTC time

2025-12-03 08:27:38 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.46000, -71.60000

Temperature

14.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

31 km

31 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: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 403 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 444 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Solo, El

Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

Distance: 468 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 477 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

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