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M2.6 Depth: 66.0 km

M2.6 Earthquake near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 14:20:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 27, 2026 at 14:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 66 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 66 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 66 km
Shallow
66 km
66 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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