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M3.3 Depth: 49.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 19:03:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region (Chile) on August 17, 2026 at 19:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 50 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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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 (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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: 356 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 389 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 430 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 462 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 462 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 465 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile

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