M4.4 earthquake - 234 km WNW of Coquimbo, Chile

What happened

A magnitude 4.4 earthquake struck 234 km WNW of Coquimbo, Chile on 5 Dec 2023, 06:33 UTC at a depth of 10 km.

Earthquakes of this size are classed as Light. Widely felt nearby; objects may shake or fall. Significant damage is unusual. This was a shallow earthquake, which tends to be felt more strongly at the surface.

The nearest town in our records is Coquimbo, about 234 km away in Coquimbo Region, Chile.