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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.1 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 22:12:25 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
253.2 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · San Pedro de Atacama

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About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 253 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 253.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 253.2 km
Intermediate
253.2 km
253.2 km — deeper than the regional average (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 64 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile

Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 471 Catalogue entries

Of 470 other entries for this area and period, 320 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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