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Chile · Antofagasta Region

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

UTC time: 2026-09-21 10:48:40 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
159.8 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Antofagasta

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About this earthquake

On September 21, 2026 at 10:48 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 160 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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 159.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 159.8 km
Intermediate
159.8 km
159.8 km — deeper than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 km
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Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Context for this earthquake

21 Sep 2025 – 21 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 1,132 Catalogue entries

Of 1,131 other entries for this area and period, 465 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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