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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M4.0 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-21 23:30:35 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
230.4 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · San Pedro de Atacama

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About this earthquake

On July 21, 2026 at 23:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 230 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 13 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 230.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 230.4 km
Intermediate
230.4 km
230.4 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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