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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.6 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 05:37:25 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
48.5 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Antofagasta

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About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 05:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 49 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.5 km
Shallow
48.5 km
48.5 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 182 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Tilocalar
    Distance: 211 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Socompa
    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'031 m ·Last eruption: -5250 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Pular
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 225 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

Radius · 50 km

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Airports

  • Andrés Sabella Gálvez International AirportChile · ANF · SCFA
    32.4 kmStraight-line distance

Source: OurAirports · Dataset date: 2026-09-06

This selection shows geographic proximity, not a hazard zone or confirmed impacts. Distances use recorded site coordinates. Sources & data dates

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