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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M2.9 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-12 15:30:25 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
211.5 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · San Pedro de Atacama

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 12, 2026 at 15:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 212 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 211.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 211.5 km
Intermediate
211.5 km
211.5 km — deeper 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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