M3.7 Depth: 47.2 km

M3.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-05 11:57:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 5, 2026 at 11:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE COQUIMBO, CHILE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 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

M3.7

Depth

47.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-05 11:57:09 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-29.94000, -71.35000

Temperature

11.3°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

47.2 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: 407 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

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Tupungatito

Distance: 414 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 418 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
Incahuasi, Nevado de

Distance: 440 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 449 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina

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