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M3.0 Depth: 67.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 12:21:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 12:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Coquimbo, Coquimbo Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.7 km
Shallow
67.7 km
67.7 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: 393 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 417 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 418 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina

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