M3.2 Depth: 45.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Copiapó, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-25 21:36:27 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On June 25, 2026 at 21:36 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Copiapó, Atacama Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.6 km
Shallow
45.6 km
45.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 248 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 258 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 289 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 294 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 295 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

Historic earthquake map · Chile

Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Chile

View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share