Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 189.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta · San Pedro de Atacama
Country overviewChile · Región de Antofagasta
M3.4 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on May 6, 2026 at 13:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 189 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.
Details
ID
68109eefe429bd79f8a98b80e7b9d9a4fdd7ea87
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
189.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 13:23:12 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.84000,
-67.86000
Temperature
11.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
189.4 km
189.4 km — deeper 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.
Depth classes per USGS
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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, 330 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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