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M3.0 Depth: 59.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-29 10:19:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE on April 29, 2026 at 10:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 60 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
M3.0
Depth
59.6 km
UTC time
2026-04-29 10:19:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.07000, -71.35000
Temperature
16.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.6 km
Shallow
59.6 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: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 332 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 372 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 406 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 414 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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