M3.8 earthquake — 46 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile
An magnitude 3.8 earthquake occurred 46 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile on Sep 24, 2026 at 00:50 UTC. The epicenter was at a depth of 37 km — a shallow earthquake. Shallow quakes concentrate their energy near the surface, so they tend to produce stronger shaking close to the epicenter.
Event data
| Magnitude | M3.8 |
|---|---|
| Depth | 37.3 km |
| Coordinates | -24.067, -70.299 |
| Time | Sep 24, 00:50 UTC |
| Location | 46 km SSE of Antofagasta, Chile |
| USGS event ID | us6000tx7j |
What this magnitude typically means
Minor earthquakes are often felt close to the epicenter but almost never cause damage. Whether you feel one at all depends on how near and how shallow it is. Tremor does not compute a single local shaking figure here, because how strong a quake feels at any address depends on distance, depth and local geology — open the interactive globe to explore the ShakeMap and estimated intensity.
Earthquake activity in this area
Source: USGS earthquake catalog. Automated readings may be revised. Not for emergency use.