Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 46.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
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M3.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on May 12, 2025 at 13:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.7.
Details
ID
be5350440ba034dc808f80ea08ecbcfcf1af442f
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
46.3 km
UTC time
2025-05-12 13:28:09 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.49000,
-71.52000
Temperature
14.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
46.3 km
46.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,749 Catalogue entries
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