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M2.5 Depth: 61.7 km

M2.5 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-18 23:23:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE on March 18, 2026 at 23:23 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 62 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
61.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-18 23:23:15 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.46000, -71.23000
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 61.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 61.7 km
Shallow
61.7 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: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 432 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 446 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 455 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

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