M3.3 Depth: 52.6 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-30 19:25:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 30, 2025 at 19:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
52.6 km
UTC time
2025-05-30 19:25:55 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.24000, -71.72000
Temperature
15.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 52.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 52.6 km
Shallow
52.6 km
52.6 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: 303 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 331 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 370 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 397 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 409 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 417 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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