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M3.1 Depth: 16.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-13 16:46:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE on May 13, 2026 at 16:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 16 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 EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
16.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-13 16:46:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.31000, -71.78000
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 16 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 16 km
Shallow
16 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: 300 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 327 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 366 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 392 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 404 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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