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M2.8 Depth: 133.6 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-17 21:16:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 17, 2026 at 21:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 134 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 133.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 133.6 km
Intermediate
133.6 km
133.6 km — deeper than 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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