Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 54.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
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M3.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 5, 2025 at 04:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 54 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
9815e16590192c4629dd3ebba6fc9dac4c911ba3
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
54.2 km
UTC time
2025-12-05 04:27:40 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.63000,
-71.71000
Temperature
13.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
54.2 km
54.2 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
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Context for this earthquake
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,740 Catalogue entries
Of 2,739 other entries for this area and period, 1,070 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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