M3.8 Depth: 100.6 km

M3.8 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-08-19 16:33:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile) on August 19, 2025 at 16:33 UTC. At around 101 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

100.6 km

UTC time

2025-08-19 16:33:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.54930, -70.45410

Temperature

3.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

100.6 km

100.6 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)

Regional average: 99.2 km

Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 406 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

Distance: 416 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Solo, El

Distance: 419 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

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