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M5.1 Depth: 55.2 km

M5.1 Earthquake near 42 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile

UTC time: 2026-09-03 06:04:03 UTC Local time: —
M5.1 earthquake near 42 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile on Sep 3, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.1 Earthquake near 42 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile · 2026-09-03 06:04:03 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.1 earthquake was recorded near 42 km NW of Coquimbo, Chile on September 3, 2026 at 06:04 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.

The event was recorded by USGS.

Details

Magnitude
M5.1
Depth
55.2 km
UTC time
2026-09-03 06:04:03 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
usgs
Coordinates
-29.73460, -71.69790
Temperature
15.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.2 km
Shallow
55.2 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

Estimated impact

5 Felt reports · max reported intensity 4.6

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 84 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
La Serena16.6 kmS154'521
Santiago414.9 kmS4'837'295

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 413 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 417 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 425 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 461 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.1 to M5.1.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
EMSCM5.147.0 km45.8 km
GFZM5.163.0 km31.2 km
USGSM5.155.2 km0.0 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#27
Earlier events M≥4224
Earlier events M≥543
Compared since2025-01-22

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

Strongest earlier events

M6.32026-03-13 13:39:20 UTC113.9 kmChile (Peruvian point of view) [Sea] M6.32026-03-13 13:39:19 UTC125.7 km85 km W of Vallenar, Chile M6.22026-02-12 13:34:31 UTC116.7 kmNear Coast of Central Chile M6.12026-03-13 13:39:19 UTC114.4 kmNear Coast of Central Chile M5.92026-02-12 13:34:27 UTC108.1 kmEvent of magnitude 5.9, near of Coquimbo (Monde)

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