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M3.2 Depth: 111.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Taltal, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 10:17:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Taltal, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 12, 2026 at 10:17 UTC. At around 112 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 111.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 111.6 km
Intermediate
111.6 km
111.6 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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