M3.0 Depth: 30.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-13 11:11:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on December 13, 2025 at 11:11 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: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.0

Depth

30.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-13 11:11:42 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-31.48000, -71.68000

Temperature

15.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

30.8 km

30.8 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: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 345 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 371 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 383 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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