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M3.2 Depth: 277.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 19:19:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 15, 2026 at 19:19 UTC. At around 277 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 277 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 277 km
Intermediate
277 km
277 km — deeper than the regional average (99 km)
Regional average: 99 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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