M4.5 Depth: 59.4 km

M4.5 Earthquake near La Serena, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-24 10:36:34 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 24, 2026 at 10:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near La Serena, Coquimbo Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 40 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.4 km
Shallow
59.4 km
59.4 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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 131 km away

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