Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 38.8 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE
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About this earthquake
On June 11, 2026 at 17:18 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 39 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
bffd88b16d3777a6305714088dde7cd33ef59b9d
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
38.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 17:18:13 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.92000,
-71.51000
Temperature
14.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
38.8 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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