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M3.0 Earthquake near Los Vilos, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-10-23 16:53:20 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Los Vilos, Coquimbo Region (Chile) on October 23, 2026 at 16:53 UTC. With a focal depth of about 69 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 42 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
93351c258357b2ebf956aead9e31372e9776004b
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
68.5 km
UTC time
2026-10-23 16:53:20 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Coquimbo Region
City
Los Vilos
County
Provincia de Choapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.17000, -71.50000
Temperature
15.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.5 km
Shallow
68.5 km
68.5 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 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: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 271 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 293 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 307 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 313 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Coquimbo Region

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 63 Catalogue entries

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