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M3.1 Depth: 288.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-09 17:45:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 9, 2026 at 17:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 289 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 288.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 288.9 km
Intermediate
288.9 km
288.9 km — deeper than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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