Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 40.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFF COAST OF COQUIMBO, CHILE
M3.3 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COQUIMBO, CHILE
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About this earthquake
On October 3, 2026 at 15:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COQUIMBO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 40 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
1e9009ae2d7ddbe51b9d4b84a476c9c9f77d747e
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
40.0 km
UTC time
2026-10-03 15:53:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.71000,
-72.81000
Temperature
15.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
40 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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