Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 196.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta · San Pedro de Atacama
Country overviewChile · Región de Antofagasta
M3.4 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 31, 2026 at 00:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 197 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
32dd7968813aa62cbb28b287f06114c97544a06b
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
196.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 00:58:18 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.03000,
-67.54000
Temperature
1.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
196.8 km
196.8 km — deeper than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 665 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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