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M3.4 Depth: 34.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-03 00:19:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE on May 3, 2026 at 00:19 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 34 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
34.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 00:19:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.20000, -71.56000
Temperature
11.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 34.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 34.3 km
Shallow
34.3 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: 395 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 429 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 442 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 444 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 470 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina

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