Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 242.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Antofagasta Region · San Pedro de Atacama
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M4.2 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on June 28, 2026 at 11:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 242 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
e140cd727a00c5792a2cde674b52b7eae779a7ce
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
242.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-28 11:26:27 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.78000,
-67.34000
Temperature
-3.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
242 km
242 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.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Antofagasta Region
Context for this earthquake
06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 394 Catalogue entries
Of 393 other entries for this area and period, 27 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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