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M3.1 Depth: 53.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-07 22:00:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE on May 7, 2026 at 22:00 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 53 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
M3.1
Depth
53.1 km
UTC time
2026-05-07 22:00:02 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.14000, -70.46000
Temperature
18.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 53.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 53.1 km
Shallow
53.1 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

  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 204 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 279 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 301 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Putana
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 318 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia

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