M2.6 Depth: 246.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 13:20:49 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 13, 2026 at 13:20 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 246 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 246.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 246.4 km
Intermediate
246.4 km
246.4 km — deeper than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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