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M2.7 Depth: 51.7 km

M2.7 Earthquake near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-03-07 04:01:42 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE on March 7, 2026 at 04:01 UTC. With a focal depth of about 52 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
51.7 km
UTC time
2026-03-07 04:01:42 UTC
Local time
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Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.55000, -70.90000
Temperature
20.0°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51.7 km
Shallow
51.7 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 254 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 260 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

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