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M3.4 Depth: 189.4 km

M3.4 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-06 13:23:12 UTC Local time: —

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: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 189.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 189.4 km
Intermediate
189.4 km
189.4 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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