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M3.1 Depth: 14.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Mejillones, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 06:31:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 06:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Mejillones, Antofagasta Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 14 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 14.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 14.1 km
Shallow
14.1 km
14.1 km — shallower than the regional average (98.9 km)
Regional average: 98.9 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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