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Chile · Región de Antofagasta

M3.1 Earthquake near Taltal, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 16:52:32 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
75.2 km
Source
EMSC

Región de Antofagasta · Taltal

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Taltal, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on May 22, 2026 at 16:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75.2 km
Intermediate
75.2 km
75.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 101 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 104 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 112 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 112 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

Región de Antofagasta

Context for this earthquake

07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 769 Catalogue entries

Of 768 other entries for this area and period, 536 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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