M3.2 Depth: 232.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 23:22:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 8, 2026 at 23:22 UTC. At around 233 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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 232.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 232.5 km
Intermediate
232.5 km
232.5 km — deeper than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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