M3.4 Depth: 255.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 04:22:56 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 23, 2026 at 04:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 255 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 255.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 255.1 km
Intermediate
255.1 km
255.1 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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