M3.2 Depth: 178.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Illapel, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 02:33:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Illapel, Coquimbo Region (Chile) on July 23, 2026 at 02:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 178 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 178.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 178.4 km
Intermediate
178.4 km
178.4 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 387 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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