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Chile · Región de Antofagasta

M3.6 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 16:25:08 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
229.9 km
Source
EMSC

Región de Antofagasta · San Pedro de Atacama

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About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 16:25 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 230 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 229.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 229.9 km
Intermediate
229.9 km
229.9 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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Volcanoes nearby

  • Guayaques
    Distance: 42 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'598 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Colachi
    Distance: 56 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile
  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 57 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 59 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile
  • Lascar
    Distance: 71 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 75 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia

Región de Antofagasta

Context for this earthquake

07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 769 Catalogue entries

Of 768 other entries for this area and period, 218 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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