M3.9 Depth: 40.1 km

M3.9 Earthquake

UTC time: 2026-05-31 14:16:22 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded on May 31, 2026 at 14:16 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 40 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.9
Depth
40.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-31 14:16:22 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-29.38000, -71.76000
Temperature
14.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 40.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 40.1 km
Shallow
40.1 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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  • Tipas
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  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 439 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 449 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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