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M3.3 Depth: 37.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-19 23:30:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ATACAMA, CHILE on March 19, 2026 at 23:30 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 37 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
37.3 km
UTC time
2026-03-19 23:30:25 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-27.04000, -71.01000
Temperature
14.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 37.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 37.3 km
Shallow
37.3 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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