M2.8 Depth: 58.2 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Punitaqui, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 07:51:03 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 07:51 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Punitaqui, Coquimbo Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.2 km
Shallow
58.2 km
58.2 km — shallower than the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 325 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: 399 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 407 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 420 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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