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M3.1 Earthquake near Freirina, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-03 13:27:05 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Freirina, Atacama Region (Chile) on July 3, 2026 at 13:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
decdbfa3aa579a8a495d1c2aaaf944aaee3c02fe
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
46.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-03 13:27:05 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Atacama Region
City
Freirina
County
Provincia de Huasco
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.91000, -71.34000
Temperature
9.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.7 km
Shallow
46.7 km
46.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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

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