M3.1 Depth: 214.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-19 12:55:46 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE on March 19, 2026 at 12:55 UTC. At around 214 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
214.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 12:55:46 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.99000, -67.40000
Temperature
12.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 214.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 214.2 km
Intermediate
214.2 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Caichinque
    Distance: 35 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 42 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Aracar
    Distance: 51 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 55 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 59 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

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