Magnitude
M3.6
- Depth
- 59.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
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M3.6 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on May 28, 2026 at 16:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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 M5.0.
Details
ID
c3ff9e461104b9aac0d57e3c8e3d06855fee1f6e
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
59.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-28 16:58:04 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.33000,
-69.90000
Temperature
19.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
59.1 km
59.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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Región de Tarapacá
Context for this earthquake
07 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 384 Catalogue entries
Of 383 other entries for this area and period, 115 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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