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M3.6 Depth: 56.2 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Arica, Región de Arica y Parinacota (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-31 13:10:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 31, 2026 at 13:10 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Arica, Región de Arica y Parinacota (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 56.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 56.2 km
Shallow
56.2 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

  • Taapaca
    Distance: 84 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 108 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 112 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Isluga
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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