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M3.1 Depth: 33.8 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-22 07:17:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 22, 2026 at 07:17 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.8 km
Shallow
33.8 km
33.8 km — shallower than the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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

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    Distance: 346 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 377 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 417 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 458 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 469 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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