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M3.9 Depth: 115.7 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 07:32:08 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 1, 2026 at 07:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.9 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 116 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. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 115.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115.7 km
Intermediate
115.7 km
115.7 km — close to 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

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