Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1774536 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-10-18 12:09:29 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-10-18 15:09:29 - [It was afternoon in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-10-18 12:15:06 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.1 |
| Depth | 32.4 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Administration area | Coquimbo |
| Nearest settlement | Illapel |
| Distance | 54 km |
| Course | NW |
| Surface type | underwater quake |
| Tsunami region | South Pacific |
| Water surface name | South Pacific Ocean |
According to the epicenter of the quake, this is an underwater quake.