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M2.9 Depth: 73.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Copiapó, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-12 07:46:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Copiapó, Atacama Region (Chile) on August 12, 2026 at 07:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.6 km
Intermediate
73.6 km
73.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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