M3.0 Depth: 105.1 km

M3.0 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 13:25:15 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 27, 2026 at 13:25 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.1 km
Intermediate
105.1 km
105.1 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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