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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.2 Earthquake near Taltal, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-13 06:36:30 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On September 13, 2026 at 06:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Taltal, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 146 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

Details

ID
34840a48f8e44b253e8703632d1b326756014ff5
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
146.0 km
UTC time
2026-09-13 06:36:30 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Taltal
County
Provincia de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.92000, -69.29000
Temperature
4.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 146 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 146 km
Intermediate
146 km
146 km — deeper than the regional average (99.4 km)
Regional average: 99.4 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

  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 84 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 89 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 90 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 95 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 97 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile

Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

14 Sep 2025 – 14 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 441 Catalogue entries

Of 440 other entries for this area and period, 223 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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