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M2.9 Depth: 147.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 03:52:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 21, 2026 at 03:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 148 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 147.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 147.8 km
Intermediate
147.8 km
147.8 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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