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M3.4 Depth: 117.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Alto del Carmen, Región de Atacama (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 01:30:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 27, 2026 at 01:30 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Alto del Carmen, Región de Atacama (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 117 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 117.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 117.3 km
Intermediate
117.3 km
117.3 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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