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M2.6 Depth: 127.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Ollagüe, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-03-27 21:52:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Ollagüe, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on March 27, 2026 at 21:52 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 128 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 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 127.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 127.8 km
Intermediate
127.8 km
127.8 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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