Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 47.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Coquimbo
Country overviewChile
M3.0 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on October 15, 2025 at 17:37 UTC. With a focal depth of about 48 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: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
8fa975493142cae3a9934a5d8a8d36021af9a9bc
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
47.7 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 17:37:08 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.67000,
-71.36000
Temperature
18.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
47.7 km
47.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
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Tupungatito
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San Jose
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Maipo
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Palomo
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Atuel, Caldera del
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Tinguiririca
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Stats (last 24h)
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486
Country (24h)
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