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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.2 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 17:38:15 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
213.0 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · San Pedro de Atacama

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 4, 2026 at 17:38 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 213 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 213 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 213 km
Intermediate
213 km
213 km — deeper than 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.

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