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M3.8 Depth: 38.8 km

M3.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-06-11 17:18:13 UTC Local time: —

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

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
38.8 km
UTC time
2026-06-11 17:18:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.92000, -71.51000
Temperature
14.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.8 km
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

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