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Chile · Antofagasta Region

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

UTC time: 2026-07-04 01:07:51 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
49.0 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Antofagasta

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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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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 (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

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

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