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M3.1 Depth: 235.3 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-12 18:14:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 18:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE. At around 235 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
235.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 18:14:57 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.13000, -67.08000
Temperature
10.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 235.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 235.3 km
Intermediate
235.3 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: 56 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 58 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 59 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 70 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Lascar
    Distance: 72 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 81 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile

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