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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.0 Earthquake near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-14 00:08:18 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
75.1 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · María Elena

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About this earthquake

On July 14, 2026 at 00:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near María Elena, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 75 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75.1 km
Intermediate
75.1 km
75.1 km — shallower 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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Volcanoes nearby

  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Putana
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Sairecabur
    Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'961 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Purico Complex
    Distance: 206 km ·Shield(pyroclastic) ·Elevation: 5'703 m ·Chile

Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

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

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