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M4.5 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.5 Earthquake near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 12:48:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 12:48 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USP. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 10 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 10 km
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 91 km away

Volcanoes nearby

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  • San Jose
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  • Maipo
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  • Tipas
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    Distance: 472 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

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