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M2.5 Depth: 125.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 21:52:30 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 27, 2026 at 21:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 125 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 26 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 125 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 125 km
Intermediate
125 km
125 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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