M2.8 Depth: 42.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-06-23 02:51:52 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE on June 23, 2026 at 02:51 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
42.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-23 02:51:52 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.91000, -72.00000
Temperature
13.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.4 km
Shallow
42.4 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: 443 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 451 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 475 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina

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