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M2.8 Depth: 89.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 22:46:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on April 22, 2026 at 22:46 UTC. At around 90 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89.8 km
Intermediate
89.8 km
89.8 km — close to 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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