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M3.7 Depth: 39.5 km

M3.7 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-28 01:33:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE on April 28, 2026 at 01:33 UTC. With a focal depth of about 40 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
M3.7
Depth
39.5 km
UTC time
2026-04-28 01:33:18 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.57000, -70.16000
Temperature
12.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.5 km
Shallow
39.5 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

  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 210 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 234 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 264 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 283 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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