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M3.8 Depth: 33.0 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 14:49:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Ovalle, Coquimbo Region (Chile) on July 11, 2026 at 14:49 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33 km
Shallow
33 km
33 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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    Distance: 399 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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  • Solo, El
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