Magnitude
M3.8
- Depth
- 219.6 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Antofagasta · San Pedro de Atacama
Country overviewChile · Región de Antofagasta
M3.8 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 30, 2026 at 21:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 220 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
f645436c0c2f13eeaf83c5d23a57065777fd7715
Magnitude
M3.8
Depth
219.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-30 21:35:58 UTC
Local time
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-24.01000,
-67.40000
Temperature
3.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
219.6 km
219.6 km — deeper than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 665 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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