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M3.8 Depth: 143.1 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-26 00:37:18 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 26, 2026 at 00:37 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 143 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 143.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 143.1 km
Intermediate
143.1 km
143.1 km — deeper than 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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