M3.2 Depth: 43.8 km

M3.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-18 11:20:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE on May 18, 2026 at 11:20 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

43.8 km

UTC time

2026-05-18 11:20:34 UTC

Local time

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Country

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Source

emsc

Coordinates

-25.65000, -71.07000

Temperature

15.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

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Lastarria

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Nevada, Sierra

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Llullaillaco

Distance: 276 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
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