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M3.4 Depth: 25.6 km

M3.4 Earthquake near ATACAMA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-13 13:47:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near ATACAMA, CHILE on March 13, 2026 at 13:47 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 26 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
M3.4
Depth
25.6 km
UTC time
2026-03-13 13:47:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.80000, -71.39000
Temperature
19.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 25.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 25.6 km
Shallow
25.6 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: 330 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 337 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 362 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 371 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 378 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina

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