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M3.8 Depth: 31.4 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-07-05 16:46:20 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
31.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 16:46:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.24000, -71.85000
Temperature
13.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.4 km
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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  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 426 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 436 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 444 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

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