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M3.3 Depth: 254.7 km

M3.3 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-12 12:42:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 12:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 255 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
254.7 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 12:42:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.00000, -67.06000
Temperature
10.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 254.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 254.7 km
Intermediate
254.7 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

  • Guayaques
    Distance: 53 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Colachi
    Distance: 65 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 66 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 71 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Lascar
    Distance: 80 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia

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