M3.5 Depth: 45.8 km

M3.5 Earthquake near La Serena, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 11:31:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near La Serena, Coquimbo Region (Chile) on June 24, 2026 at 11:31 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 46 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.8 km
Shallow
45.8 km
45.8 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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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