Back to map
M3.1 Depth: 33.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-15 02:28:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE on March 15, 2026 at 02:28 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 33 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

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

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
33.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-15 02:28:26 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.81000, -71.46000
Temperature
18.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 33.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 33.1 km
Shallow
33.1 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

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 330 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 336 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 343 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 368 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 377 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 384 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
570
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share