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M2.8 Depth: 65.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Los Vilos, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 14:41:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 14:41 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Los Vilos, Coquimbo Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 66 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.9 km
Shallow
65.9 km
65.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99 km)
Regional average: 99 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

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    Distance: 215 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 243 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 283 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 322 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 334 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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