M3.9 Depth: 33.4 km

M3.9 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-10-27 14:11:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on October 27, 2025 at 14:11 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

33.4 km

UTC time

2025-10-27 14:11:47 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.66000, -71.65000

Temperature

19.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

33.4 km

33.4 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

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Tupungatito

Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 385 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 425 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 457 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

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Tinguiririca

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