M3.0 Depth: 231.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-20 03:44:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 20, 2026 at 03:44 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE. At around 231 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
231.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-20 03:44:49 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.18000, -67.83000
Temperature
9.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 231.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 231.2 km
Intermediate
231.2 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

  • Aracar
    Distance: 13 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Pular
    Distance: 23 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Caichinque
    Distance: 27 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
  • Tilocalar
    Distance: 38 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 41 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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