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M3.1 Depth: 248.5 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-01 19:33:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on February 1, 2026 at 19:33 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 249 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 248.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 248.5 km
Intermediate
248.5 km
248.5 km — deeper than 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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