| Cover | Apr. 07, 2022 |
| Cover [Abstract] | |
| Document Type | 8-K |
| Amendment Flag | false |
| Document Period End Date | Apr. 7, 2022 |
| Entity File Number | 001-35512 |
| Entity Registrant Name | AMPLIFY ENERGY CORP. |
| Entity Central Index Key | 0001533924 |
| Entity Tax Identification Number | 82-1326219 |
| Entity Incorporation, State or Country Code | DE |
| Entity Address, Address Line One | 500 Dallas Street |
| Entity Address, Address Line Two | Suite 1700 |
| Entity Address, City or Town | Houston |
| Entity Address, State or Province | TX |
| Entity Address, Postal Zip Code | 77002 |
| City Area Code | 713 |
| Local Phone Number | 490-8900 |
| Written Communications | false |
| Soliciting Material | false |
| Pre-commencement Tender Offer | false |
| Pre-commencement Issuer Tender Offer | false |
| Title of 12(b) Security | Common Stock |
| Trading Symbol | AMPY |
| Security Exchange Name | NYSE |
| Entity Emerging Growth Company | false |
