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M3.1 Depth: 11.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-14 18:27:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE on March 14, 2026 at 18:27 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 11 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
11.1 km
UTC time
2026-03-14 18:27:00 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.42000, -68.68000
Temperature
19.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 11.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 11.1 km
Shallow
11.1 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

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  • Lascar
    Distance: 97 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
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    Distance: 100 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
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    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
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