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M2.8 Earthquake near Copiapó, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 07:54:18 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Copiapó, Atacama Region (Chile) on July 22, 2026 at 07:54 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Details

ID
3a0068f228364a4dddd45171ae43f5b3f0125113
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
70.6 km
UTC time
2026-07-22 07:54:18 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Atacama Region
City
Copiapó
County
Provincia de Copiapó
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.09000, -70.40000
Temperature
-1.4°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.6 km
Intermediate
70.6 km
70.6 km — shallower 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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