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M2.9 Depth: 36.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-16 09:16:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE on March 16, 2026 at 09:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 36 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
36.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-16 09:16:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.78000, -71.31000
Temperature
17.7°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 36.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 36.1 km
Shallow
36.1 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: 329 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 354 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 363 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 371 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

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