M3.3 Depth: 240.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-03-01 18:14:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on March 1, 2026 at 18:14 UTC. At around 240 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 240 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 240 km
Intermediate
240 km
240 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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