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M2.7 Depth: 125.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 23:25:11 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 23:25 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). At around 126 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125.8 km
Intermediate
125.8 km
125.8 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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