M3.1 Depth: 26.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-02 14:22:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE on May 2, 2026 at 14:22 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 14:22:00 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.00000, -71.58000
Temperature
8.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26 km
Shallow
26 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: 416 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 429 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 437 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 450 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 460 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina

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