M3.2 Depth: 33.2 km

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

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

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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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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 (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

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