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M3.8 Depth: 55.3 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-22 15:39:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 22, 2026 at 15:39 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile). With a focal depth of about 55 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
55.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-22 15:39:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Región de Tarapacá
City
Pozo Almonte
County
Provincia del Tamarugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.22360, -69.33660
Temperature
27.8°C

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