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M3.7 Depth: 231.2 km

M3.7 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 09:32:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on September 2, 2026 at 09:32 UTC. At around 231 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: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 231.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 231.2 km
Intermediate
231.2 km
231.2 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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