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M2.9 Depth: 19.7 km

M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-05 14:57:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE on April 5, 2026 at 14:57 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
19.7 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 14:57:56 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.78000, -72.05000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 19.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 19.7 km
Shallow
19.7 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: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 336 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 370 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 372 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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