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M3.1 Depth: 25.4 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-11 23:03:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE on May 11, 2026 at 23:03 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
25.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-11 23:03:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.95000, -71.44000
Temperature
13.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.4 km
Shallow
25.4 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

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  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 351 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 375 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 385 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 393 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

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