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M3.4 Depth: 38.4 km

M3.4 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-19 12:48:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On March 19, 2026 at 12:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE. With a focal depth of about 38 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
M3.4
Depth
38.4 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 12:48:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.15000, -71.07000
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 38.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 38.4 km
Shallow
38.4 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

  • Nevada, Sierra
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  • Solo, El
    Distance: 257 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 262 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 271 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 275 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

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