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M3.0 Depth: 66.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-11-21 17:36:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On November 21, 2025 at 17:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
66.0 km
UTC time
2025-11-21 17:36:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Coquimbo
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.68000, -71.21000
Temperature
18.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
Shallow
66 km
66 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 376 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 379 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 410 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 424 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina

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