Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 33.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Coquimbo
Country overviewChile
M3.6 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On October 15, 2025 at 12:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.
Details
ID
c729143b61e0b224f88359a5501f5bf650068afa
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
33.9 km
UTC time
2025-10-15 12:27:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.75000,
-71.38000
Temperature
15.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
33.9 km
33.9 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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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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