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M5.0 Earthquake near Punitaqui, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 03:09:33 UTC Local time: —
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M5.0 Earthquake near Punitaqui, Coquimbo Region (Chile) · 2026-07-04 — Map showing the location of the epicenter
M5.0 Earthquake near Punitaqui, Coquimbo Region (Chile) · 2026-07-04 — Map showing the location of the epicenter

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.0 earthquake was recorded near Punitaqui, Coquimbo Region (Chile) on July 4, 2026 at 03:09 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Details

ID
9f0c9ce3320315ec63a0fdf3d66daae3336f13a4
Magnitude
M5.0
Depth
49.8 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 03:09:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Coquimbo Region
City
Punitaqui
County
Provincia de Limarí
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-30.91330, -71.47920
Temperature
4.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49.8 km
Shallow
49.8 km
49.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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

Felt reports

26felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Jul 4, 2026, 4:05 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

Estimated impact

4 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.5

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 109 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Ovalle43.8 kmNE77'138
Coquimbo107.6 kmN161'317
Santiago293.4 kmS4'837'295

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 321 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 353 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 393 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 434 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 446 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Subsequent earthquakes nearby

Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.

First 6 hours0
First 24 hours2
First 72 hours7
Strongest subsequent eventM5.2
M3.42026-07-04 21:22:10 UTC84.4 kmChile M2.72026-07-04 23:07:12 UTC76.2 kmCoquimbo M4.52026-07-05 11:57:27 UTC52.0 km71 km W of Ovalle, Chile M2.82026-07-05 15:07:20 UTC37.1 kmChile M3.02026-07-06 10:45:17 UTC33.4 kmChile M3.02026-07-06 11:41:02 UTC37.3 kmChile M3.32026-07-06 20:08:57 UTC107.4 kmCoquimbo M2.72026-07-07 12:25:39 UTC39.6 kmOvalle M3.22026-07-07 23:54:54 UTC144.2 kmLa Serena M2.52026-07-09 09:14:08 UTC83.4 kmIllapel M2.92026-07-10 00:47:55 UTC104.0 kmCalingasta M2.72026-07-10 01:46:12 UTC20.6 kmPunitaqui

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.0 to M5.4.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
USGSM5.049.8 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.445.0 km39.7 km
GFZM5.257.0 km21.0 km

Coquimbo Region

Context for this earthquake

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

Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.

Open seismic profile

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#23
Earlier events M≥4200
Earlier events M≥528
Compared since2025-01-03

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.22026-02-12 13:34:31 UTC22.8 kmNear Coast of Central Chile M5.92026-02-12 13:34:27 UTC28.4 kmEvent of magnitude 5.9, near of Coquimbo (Monde) M5.62025-10-15 11:43:39 UTC22.8 km36 km WSW of Ovalle, Chile M5.62025-10-15 11:43:39 UTC23.5 kmCOQUIMBO, CHILE M5.52025-10-02 10:43:53 UTC34.4 kmNear Coast of Central Chile

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