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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M2.5 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 14:44:00 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
90.5 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Antofagasta

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About this earthquake

On July 12, 2026 at 14:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90.5 km
Intermediate
90.5 km
90.5 km — close to 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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