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M3.7 Depth: 175.9 km

M3.7 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-03-12 18:10:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on March 12, 2026 at 18:10 UTC. At around 176 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: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 175.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 175.9 km
Intermediate
175.9 km
175.9 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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