Magnitude
M3.0
- Depth
- 30.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
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M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)
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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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
dc3f60b0d8e191576e7abbcfc9ced1e3b36a1fc9
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.8 km
UTC time
2025-12-13 11:11:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.48000,
-71.68000
Temperature
15.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
30.8 km
30.8 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 · 2,739 Catalogue entries
Of 2,738 other entries for this area and period, 2,297 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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