M3.2 Earthquake near OFF COAST OF ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-07-06 07:35:51 UTC Local time:
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
20.0 km
Source
EMSC

OFF COAST OF ATACAMA, CHILE

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near OFF COAST OF ATACAMA, CHILE on July 6, 2026 at 07:35 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 20 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

ID
9d6a81c4241ab8374529e0d3e536d0be22df9f8f
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
20.0 km
UTC time
2026-07-06 07:35:51 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.67000, -72.56000
Temperature
14.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 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

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  • Distance: 462 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
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