M4.0 Depth: 35.6 km

M4.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2025-10-14 07:17:32 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On October 14, 2025 at 07:17 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
35.6 km
UTC time
2025-10-14 07:17:32 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.03000, -71.65000
Temperature
10.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.6 km
Shallow
35.6 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: 416 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 434 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 436 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 445 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 467 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina

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