Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 31.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
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About this earthquake
On July 5, 2026 at 16:46 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 31 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 event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
2ebf031c66484d558d2bea95b91f8256f09e4f15
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
31.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 16:46:20 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.24000,
-71.85000
Temperature
13.6°C
Depth profile
Shallow
31.4 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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Global (24h)
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Country (24h)
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