Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 16.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
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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
ID
8bd1edcfad8f1bf89a709f8183d332dc6acc5c4c
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
Depth profile
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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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