Reported by EMSC today.
It is the strongest of the 6 detections recorded within 20 km of this point since 9 March 2026. The last comparable one was on 15 May 2026.
What the source measured
EMSC reported: COQUIMBO, CHILE
EMSC recorded magnitude 5.0 at a depth of -69 km.
The seismic region given by the source is COQUIMBO, CHILE.
An estimated 31,412 people live within 70 km of this point.
Nearby, since 9 March 2026
- March 9, 2026 · score 0 · 18.7 km
- May 11, 2026 · score 15 · 19.2 km
- May 15, 2026 · score 2 · 22.0 km
How we know
Confirmed by 2 independent sources, including EMSC.
Our own score for this event is 21 out of 100, at 90 % confidence.
The score is ours, computed from intensity, exposed population and local history — not the source’s.
Computed under scoring rules v4. Rows carrying other versions were judged by different rules and are not directly comparable.
Event Data
| Type | Earthquakes |
| Severity | Low |
| Calamity Score (ours) | 21 / 100 |
| Our confidence | 90% |
| Coordinates | -31.8757, -71.2715 |
| Nearest City | Los Vilos (22 km) |
| Population Exposed | 31.4K within 70 km |
| Impact Tier | minor |
| Timestamp | 2026-09-03T21:18:20.290Z |
| Source | https://www.seismicportal.eu/eventdetail.html?unid=20260903_0000372 |
Score Breakdown
Technical Details
| Mag | 5 |
| Depth | -69.1 |
| MagType | mb |
| Region | COQUIMBO, CHILE |
| Auth | EMSC |
| SourceId | 2055401 |
| Gfz Mag | 4.97 |
| Gfz Depth | 89.6 |
| Gfz MagType | mb |
| Gfz Region | Near Coast of Central Chile |
| MergedSources | [{"id":"gfz_gfz2026rhgk","source":"gfz","severity":"low","severityValue":29.82,"timestamp":1788470301500,"latitude":-31.919,"longitude":-71.058}] |
Safety Information
If you feel shaking: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Move away from windows, heavy objects, and exterior walls. After shaking stops, check for injuries and structural damage. Be prepared for aftershocks, which can occur minutes to months after the mainshock. Follow instructions from local emergency management authorities.
Series begins 8 March 2026. Comparisons refer to that period only. Collection gap: 14-26 August 2026.
This data is aggregated algorithmically from scientific sources. Not a replacement for official emergency warnings.
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Calamity.live data shows a earthquake event with CalamityScore 21/100, near Los Vilos (Chile), based on data from emsc. Source: Calamity.live, a platform aggregating real-time data from 185 scientific monitoring sources.