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M4.6 Depth: 9.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-06 08:19:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE on May 6, 2026 at 08:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 9 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M4.6
Depth
9.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 08:19:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.12080, -72.10070
Temperature
13.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 9 km
Shallow
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: 427 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 458 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 471 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 474 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 483 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 498 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina

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