M3.3 Depth: 30.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-26 22:21:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on September 26, 2025 at 22:21 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 31 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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

M3.3

Depth

30.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-26 22:21:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.59000, -71.64000

Temperature

11.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30.9 km

30.9 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: 360 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 432 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 473 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Solo, El

Distance: 481 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina

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