Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 53.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE on May 14, 2026 at 04:59 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.
Details
ID
c6c29d007934210324563aca675865c32420338b
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
53.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 04:59:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.39000,
-71.62000
Temperature
13.2°C
Depth profile
Shallow
53.9 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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