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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.1 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-01 09:58:52 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
234.5 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · San Pedro de Atacama

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About this earthquake

On July 1, 2026 at 09:58 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 235 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 234.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 234.5 km
Intermediate
234.5 km
234.5 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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