Magnitude
M3.9
- Depth
- 27.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta
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M3.9 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on April 18, 2026 at 02:07 UTC. With a focal depth of about 28 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 41 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.
Details
ID
55926017903545d568b05ecb0e9973d21637a13c
Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
27.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-18 02:07:02 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.49000,
-69.72000
Temperature
14.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
27.5 km
27.5 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 665 Catalogue entries
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