Magnitude
M3.7
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
M3.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE on August 5, 2026 at 18:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC.
Details
ID
9f40349ea4fa5ea4bf35a1bbf6f5a6b2417729ec
Magnitude
M3.7
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-08-05 18:36:10 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.77000,
-71.74000
Temperature
16.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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