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M3.8 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Ovalle, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 04:41:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Ovalle, Región de Coquimbo (Chile) on April 30, 2026 at 04:41 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 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 GFZ. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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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 (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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

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