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M3.2 Depth: 30.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-20 21:54:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 20, 2026 at 21:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
30.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-20 21:54:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.89000, -71.76000
Temperature
13.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.7 km
Shallow
30.7 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

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 430 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 433 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 435 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 441 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 464 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 468 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina

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