Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 26.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
ATACAMA, CHILE
M3.4 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE on March 13, 2026 at 18:03 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 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
a96259cab5ca789f28f6d01e6e1d548715b69f31
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
26.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 18:03:41 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.80000,
-71.38000
Temperature
19.3°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26.2 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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