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M3.9 Depth: 7.8 km

M3.9 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-30 04:41:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE on April 30, 2026 at 04:41 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 8 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
7.8 km
UTC time
2026-04-30 04:41:31 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.62460, -71.58020
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 7.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 7.8 km
Shallow
7.8 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: 354 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 386 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 426 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 459 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 468 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 480 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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