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M2.7 Depth: 107.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-24 09:18:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on January 24, 2026 at 09:18 UTC. At around 107 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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 107.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 107.4 km
Intermediate
107.4 km
107.4 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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