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M3.5 Depth: 191.8 km

M3.5 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 02:52:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 15, 2026 at 02:52 UTC. At around 192 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 191.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 191.8 km
Intermediate
191.8 km
191.8 km — deeper than the regional average (99 km)
Regional average: 99 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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