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M3.2 Depth: 182.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-03 00:38:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 3, 2026 at 00:38 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 182 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 182 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 182 km
Intermediate
182 km
182 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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