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M2.5 Depth: 79.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 00:56:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on June 23, 2026 at 00:56 UTC. At around 80 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.8 km
Intermediate
79.8 km
79.8 km — close to the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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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