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M3.0 Earthquake near Huasco, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 08:43:43 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 08:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Huasco, Atacama Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 65 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: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
28fcf90cdecc889d8cb451e672d24002dc7f1957
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
65.4 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 08:43:43 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Atacama Region
City
Huasco
County
Provincia de Huasco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.09000, -71.09000
Temperature
1.5°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 65.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 65.4 km
Shallow
65.4 km
65.4 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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