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M3.2 Earthquake near Salamanca, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-24 03:34:01 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 24, 2026 at 03:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Salamanca, Coquimbo Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

Details

ID
e89a83eeb59b60d3f73bb5fa7ee81f0955c75df7
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
94.1 km
UTC time
2026-09-24 03:34:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Coquimbo Region
City
Salamanca
County
Provincia de Choapa
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.83000, -70.60000
Temperature
1.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94.1 km
Intermediate
94.1 km
94.1 km — close to the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 193 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 228 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 269 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 310 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 314 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 333 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

Coquimbo Region

Context for this earthquake

24 Sep 2025 – 24 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 53 Catalogue entries

Of 52 other entries for this area and period, 32 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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