M3.2 Depth: 38.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Huasco, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 08:00:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 28, 2026 at 08:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Huasco, Atacama Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 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. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

38.3 km

UTC time

2026-08-28 08:00:25 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Atacama Region

City

Huasco

County

Provincia de Huasco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.31000, -71.07000

Temperature

9.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

38.3 km

38.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)

Regional average: 99.3 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

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