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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M2.9 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-11 06:17:49 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
54.9 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Antofagasta

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About this earthquake

On July 11, 2026 at 06:17 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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: 54.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.9 km
Shallow
54.9 km
54.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

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