M3.2 Depth: 72.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 06:04:02 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 06:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 73 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 72.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 72.7 km
Intermediate
72.7 km
72.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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