M5.4 Depth: 107.0 km

M5.4 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 08:57:43 UTC Local time:
M5.4 earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama on Jul 27, 2026 — map of epicenter and shaking intensity | QuakeMap24
M5.4 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) · 2026-07-27 08:57:43 UTC

About this earthquake

A magnitude M5.4 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 27, 2026 at 08:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Events of this size can cause damage near the epicenter.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 107 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 107 km
Intermediate
107 km
107 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

Green No or minimal impact expected.
Estimated population exposed
IV 22'726
3 Felt reports · max reported intensity 2.4

Ground shaking

IV
Light · Intensity (MMI) IV
Felt by many, no damage.

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 227 km away

Nearby population centers

Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.

PlaceDistanceDirectionPopulation
Calama115.1 kmN166'334
Salta357.3 kmSE520'683

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Tilocalar
    Distance: 70 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 76 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 86 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Pular
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 93 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Lascar
    Distance: 94 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile

Comparison of seismic sources

3 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.3 to M5.5.

Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.

SourceMagnitudeDepthPosition difference
GFZM5.379.0 km15.7 km
USGSM5.4107.0 km0.0 km
EMSCM5.593.0 km10.6 km

Historical context nearby

Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.

Magnitude rank#10
Earlier events M≥4267
Earlier events M≥529
Compared since2025-01-01

The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.

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