M3.7 Depth: 232.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-03-02 13:58:42 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On March 2, 2026 at 13:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 233 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 232.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 232.8 km
Intermediate
232.8 km
232.8 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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