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M2.6 Depth: 30.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-14 07:36:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE on March 14, 2026 at 07:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 31 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
30.8 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 07:36:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.92000, -71.30000
Temperature
18.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.8 km
Shallow
30.8 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

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