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M3.4 Depth: 206.5 km

M3.4 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-24 23:56:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on February 24, 2026 at 23:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 207 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 206.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 206.5 km
Intermediate
206.5 km
206.5 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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