M3.3 Depth: 30.2 km

M3.3 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-13 13:46:06 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE on March 13, 2026 at 13:46 UTC. With a focal depth of about 30 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
M3.3
Depth
30.2 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 13:46:06 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.82000, -71.36000
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 30.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 30.2 km
Shallow
30.2 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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