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M2.7 Depth: 58.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-04 10:44:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on May 4, 2026 at 10:44 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 58 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.2 km
Shallow
58.2 km
58.2 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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

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