Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 32.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
ATACAMA, CHILE
M3.4 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE
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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
ID
5b4c190b1795040701cbf31ccb4cbd9848e01a43
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
32.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 16:07:24 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.81000,
-71.37000
Temperature
19.0°C
Depth profile
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
Volcanoes nearby
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
Earthquake overviewStats (last 24h)
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