M3.9 Depth: 10.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-14 04:11:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 14, 2026 at 04:11 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF COQUIMBO, CHILE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 10 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.9

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-03-14 04:11:58 UTC

Local time

—

Country

—

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-30.26000, -74.67000

Temperature

19.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 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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Global (24h)

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