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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.6 Earthquake near Taltal, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-11-04 05:28:41 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On November 4, 2026 at 05:28 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Taltal, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 62 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

Details

ID
3952cf1f572c333c0b69d04afa70502e7dff9e31
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
62.1 km
UTC time
2026-11-04 05:28:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Taltal
County
Provincia de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.42000, -70.49000
Temperature
15.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 62.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 62.1 km
Shallow
62.1 km
62.1 km — shallower than the regional average (100.2 km)
Regional average: 100.2 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

  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 191 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 198 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 201 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 212 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 224 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 527 Catalogue entries

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