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M3.2 Earthquake near La Serena, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 23:54:54 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 23:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near La Serena, Coquimbo Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
98df54adc8203023f8a79a1dbe725b2057906840
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
33.2 km
UTC time
2026-07-07 23:54:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Coquimbo Region
City
La Serena
County
Provincia de Elqui
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.65000, -71.14000
Temperature
18.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.2 km
Shallow
33.2 km
33.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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

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