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M3.1 Depth: 245.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 20:37:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 13, 2026 at 20:37 UTC. At around 246 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 245.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 245.9 km
Intermediate
245.9 km
245.9 km — deeper than the regional average (99 km)
Regional average: 99 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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