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M4.7 Depth: 70.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near La Serena, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 10:36:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 10:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near La Serena, Coquimbo Region (Chile). At around 70 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70 km
Intermediate
70 km
70 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 130 km away

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