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M2.5 Depth: 79.3 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-26 13:22:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Tocopilla, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 26, 2026 at 13:22 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 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: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 79.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 79.3 km
Intermediate
79.3 km
79.3 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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