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M2.6 Depth: 78.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-02 13:37:17 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 2, 2026 at 13:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
78.4 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 13:37:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.37000, -69.38000
Temperature
29.5°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.4 km
Intermediate
78.4 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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  • Pular
    Distance: 163 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'233 m ·Chile
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