Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 188.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta · San Pedro de Atacama
Country overviewChile · Región de Antofagasta
M3.1 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On February 24, 2026 at 09:27 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 189 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
c04b1bca998b4558ebedce6287a6042af3b4f2d7
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
188.9 km
UTC time
2026-02-24 09:27:50 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.95000,
-67.30000
Temperature
3.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
188.9 km
188.9 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 07 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 768 Catalogue entries
Of 767 other entries for this area and period, 536 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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