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Chile · Antofagasta Region

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

UTC time: 2026-07-15 16:27:38 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
151.1 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Ollagüe

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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: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
6f4bd00547f334ef6c3aa43c0b53fc8551c3b355
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
151.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-15 16:27:38 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Ollagüe
County
Provincia de El Loa
Village
Ollagüe
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.51000, -68.50000
Temperature
6.1°C

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 (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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