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M2.7 Depth: 97.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Tierra Amarilla, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-28 19:53:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 28, 2026 at 19:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Tierra Amarilla, Atacama Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97.1 km
Intermediate
97.1 km
97.1 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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