M3.4 Depth: 235.8 km

M3.4 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-19 16:00:01 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on June 19, 2026 at 16:00 UTC. At around 236 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 235.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 235.8 km
Intermediate
235.8 km
235.8 km — deeper than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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