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M3.0 Depth: 46.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-04-05 23:41:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 5, 2026 at 23:41 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near ATACAMA, CHILE. 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
46.9 km
UTC time
2026-04-05 23:41:34 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.92000, -71.32000
Temperature
16.4°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46.9 km
Shallow
46.9 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
    Distance: 332 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 339 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 364 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 374 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 383 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

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