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M2.7 Depth: 87.3 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 00:04:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 15, 2026 at 00:04 UTC. At around 87 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87.3 km
Intermediate
87.3 km
87.3 km — close to 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

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