M5.4 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)
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.
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Depth profile
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Estimated impact
Ground shaking
Tectonic context
Nearby population centers
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Volcanoes nearby
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Tilocalar
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Tujle, Cerro
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Negrillar, La
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Pular
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Miniques
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Lascar
Subsequent earthquakes nearby
Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
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.
Historical context nearby
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.