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M2.9 Depth: 94.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 08:01:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on September 1, 2026 at 08:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94.4 km
Intermediate
94.4 km
94.4 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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