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M2.7 Depth: 48.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-27 19:18:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Tocopilla, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 27, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.6 km
Shallow
48.6 km
48.6 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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