M3.2 Depth: 198.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 10:32:18 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 28, 2026 at 10:32 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 198 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 198 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 198 km
Intermediate
198 km
198 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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