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Chile · Región de Antofagasta

M3.2 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-08 01:44:58 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
247.3 km
Source
EMSC

Región de Antofagasta · San Pedro de Atacama

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on May 8, 2026 at 01:44 UTC. At around 247 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 247.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 247.3 km
Intermediate
247.3 km
247.3 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.

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