M3.5 Depth: 244.7 km

M3.5 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 07:59:33 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on June 20, 2026 at 07:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 245 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 244.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 244.7 km
Intermediate
244.7 km
244.7 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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