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M2.6 Depth: 80.8 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-04 08:43:54 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on September 4, 2026 at 08:43 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 81 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80.8 km
Intermediate
80.8 km
80.8 km — close to 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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