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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.2 Earthquake near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 09:14:14 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
55.6 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · María Elena

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About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 09:14 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 55.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 55.6 km
Shallow
55.6 km
55.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 474 Catalogue entries

Of 473 other entries for this area and period, 238 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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