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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M4.2 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 11:26:27 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
242.0 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · San Pedro de Atacama

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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: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 242 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 242 km
Intermediate
242 km
242 km — deeper than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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    Distance: 60 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile

Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 527 Catalogue entries

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