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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.0 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 15:31:50 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
85.3 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · San Pedro de Atacama

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About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 15:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 85 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 13 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.3 km
Intermediate
85.3 km
85.3 km — close to 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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