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M3.0 Earthquake near Canela, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-11-01 19:35:22 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Canela, Coquimbo Region (Chile) on November 1, 2026 at 19:35 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
a1fb73877d3caff1202dfe2b002ad90f5c04c049
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
41.4 km
UTC time
2026-11-01 19:35:22 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Coquimbo Region
City
Canela
County
Provincia de Choapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.59000, -71.31000
Temperature
17.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.4 km
Shallow
41.4 km
41.4 km — shallower than the regional average (100.2 km)
Regional average: 100.2 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: 249 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 318 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 349 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 358 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 369 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Coquimbo Region

Context for this earthquake

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

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