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M3.4 Depth: 124.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-05-26 03:43:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 26, 2025 at 03:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near ATACAMA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 124 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
124.0 km
UTC time
2025-05-26 03:43:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región de Antofagasta
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.68000, -69.15000
Temperature
-5.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 124 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 124 km
Intermediate
124 km
124 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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

  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 64 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 74 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 86 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 103 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 106 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Central Andean Arc at 25.1°S
    Distance: 111 km ·Pyroclastic cone ·Elevation: 4'652 m ·Argentina

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