M3.7 Depth: 116.7 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Salamanca, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-06 20:10:21 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near Salamanca, Región de Coquimbo (Chile) on April 6, 2026 at 20:10 UTC. At around 117 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.7 km
Intermediate
116.7 km
116.7 km — close to the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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