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M3.1 Depth: 23.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-07 00:40:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE on April 7, 2026 at 00:40 UTC. With a focal depth of about 23 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
23.0 km
UTC time
2026-04-07 00:40:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.79000, -72.14000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23 km
Shallow
23 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: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 306 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 341 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 374 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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