M3.0 Depth: 49.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 01:07:51 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 01:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 49 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 49 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 49 km
Shallow
49 km
49 km — shallower than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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