M3.6 Depth: 210.2 km

M3.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-01 16:51:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 16:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE. At around 210 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
210.2 km
UTC time
2026-05-01 16:51:02 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.01000, -67.44000
Temperature
14.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 210.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 210.2 km
Intermediate
210.2 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

  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Caichinque
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Aracar
    Distance: 47 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 56 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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