M3.8 Depth: 38.9 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Ovalle, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-14 02:45:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 14, 2026 at 02:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Ovalle, Región de Coquimbo (Chile). With a focal depth of about 39 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 M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

38.9 km

UTC time

2026-02-14 02:45:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Región de Coquimbo

City

Ovalle

County

Provincia de Limarí

Village

Unión Campesina

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.74000, -71.31000

Temperature

14.7°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38.9 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: 331 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 405 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Palomo

Distance: 440 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
Atuel, Caldera del

Distance: 448 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
Tinguiririca

Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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