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Chile · Antofagasta Region

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

UTC time: 2026-07-17 02:01:29 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
125.4 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · San Pedro de Atacama

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About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 02:01 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 125 km. 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: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125.4 km
Intermediate
125.4 km
125.4 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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