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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M2.6 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-07 03:27:01 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
35.3 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Antofagasta

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 7, 2026 at 03:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

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 M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.3 km
Shallow
35.3 km
35.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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