M2.9 Depth: 240.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-03 02:49:41 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On September 3, 2026 at 02:49 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 241 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 240.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 240.6 km
Intermediate
240.6 km
240.6 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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