M3.0 Depth: 30.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-06-17 22:27:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 17, 2026 at 22:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 30 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
30.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-17 22:27:03 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.86000, -71.83000
Temperature
14.5°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: 258 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 317 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 352 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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