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M3.1 Depth: 55.6 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Punitaqui, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 16:14:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Punitaqui, Coquimbo Region (Chile) on August 21, 2026 at 16:14 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.6 km
Shallow
55.6 km
55.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 315 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 347 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 388 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 429 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 442 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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