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M3.0 Depth: 41.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-02 10:18:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE on May 2, 2026 at 10:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
41.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 10:18:28 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.66000, -71.30000
Temperature
11.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 41.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 41.1 km
Shallow
41.1 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

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  • Falso Azufre
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