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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M2.9 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 17:11:17 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
67.8 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Antofagasta

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About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 17:11 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.8 km
Shallow
67.8 km
67.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 146 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
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    Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 169 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 175 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 176 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

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