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M2.8 Depth: 151.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 16:27:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 15, 2026 at 16:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 151 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 151.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 151.1 km
Intermediate
151.1 km
151.1 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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