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M3.6 Depth: 122.4 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Ollagüe, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-01 04:32:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 1, 2026 at 04:32 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Ollagüe, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 122 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 122.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 122.4 km
Intermediate
122.4 km
122.4 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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