M3.1 Depth: 35.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Huasco, Región de Atacama (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-25 18:43:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Huasco, Región de Atacama (Chile) on May 25, 2026 at 18:43 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.1

Depth

35.2 km

UTC time

2026-05-25 18:43:05 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Región de Atacama

City

Huasco

County

Provincia de Huasco

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-28.39000, -71.20000

Temperature

22.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

35.2 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

Solo, El

Distance: 283 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

Distance: 292 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 298 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
Incahuasi, Nevado de

Distance: 323 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
Falso Azufre

Distance: 330 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
Nevada, Sierra

Distance: 335 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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