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M3.1 Depth: 30.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-05 03:00:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE on April 5, 2026 at 03:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 03:00:05 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.86000, -72.25000
Temperature
15.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.1 km
Shallow
30.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 288 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 307 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 341 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 373 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 373 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina

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