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M3.4 Depth: 32.2 km

M3.4 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-13 16:07:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 13, 2026 at 16:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near ATACAMA, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
32.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 16:07:24 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.81000, -71.37000
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.2 km
Shallow
32.2 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

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    Distance: 336 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
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  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 370 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
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