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M2.6 Depth: 68.1 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Tocopilla, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 22:36:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Tocopilla, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 4, 2026 at 22:36 UTC. With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.1 km
Shallow
68.1 km
68.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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