Magnitude
M2.9
- Depth
- 42.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Atacama Region · Freirina
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M2.9 Earthquake near Freirina, Atacama Region (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Freirina, Atacama Region (Chile) on June 29, 2026 at 06:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.
Details
ID
0ac2c7f9a9a94f27384b093d83ef78ec1ac01d39
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
42.5 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 06:32:55 UTC
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Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.85000,
-71.23000
Temperature
13.7°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42.5 km
42.5 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
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