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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M2.8 Earthquake near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 11:44:33 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
74.7 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · María Elena

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 5, 2026 at 11:44 UTC. At around 75 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 74.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 74.7 km
Intermediate
74.7 km
74.7 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

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

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