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M3.0 Depth: 237.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-06 09:18:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 6, 2026 at 09:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 238 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
237.8 km
UTC time
2026-05-06 09:18:54 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.86000, -67.38000
Temperature
6.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 237.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 237.8 km
Intermediate
237.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 20 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Caichinque
    Distance: 38 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 4'458 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 45 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 58 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile
  • Aracar
    Distance: 63 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'095 m ·Argentina

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