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M2.8 Depth: 140.0 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-23 22:23:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 23, 2026 at 22:23 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 140 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 34 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 140 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 140 km
Intermediate
140 km
140 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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