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M3.0 Earthquake near Illapel, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-24 10:04:59 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Illapel, Coquimbo Region (Chile) on September 24, 2026 at 10:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

ID
6d277a1354f81712627bfac919c34e4844f25fea
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
59.3 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 10:04:59 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Coquimbo Region
City
Illapel
County
Provincia de Choapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.56000, -71.12000
Temperature
13.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.3 km
Shallow
59.3 km
59.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 314 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 348 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 355 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Coquimbo Region

Context for this earthquake

24 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 54 Catalogue entries

Of 53 other entries for this area and period, 46 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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