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M2.8 Depth: 53.5 km

M2.8 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-18 07:19:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near COQUIMBO, CHILE on May 18, 2026 at 07:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 54 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
53.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 07:19:35 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-31.41000, -71.41000
Temperature
7.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.5 km
Shallow
53.5 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 270 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 300 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 340 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 370 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 380 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 391 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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