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M3.6 Depth: 42.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-12 05:21:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 05:21 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near OFF COAST OF ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
42.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 05:21:57 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.64000, -71.10000
Temperature
16.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 42.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 42.1 km
Shallow
42.1 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

  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 253 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 261 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 266 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 268 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 278 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 281 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

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