M3.0 Depth: 240.7 km

M3.0 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-25 23:57:10 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 25, 2026 at 23:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 241 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 36 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 240.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 240.7 km
Intermediate
240.7 km
240.7 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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