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M2.8 Depth: 90.3 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 02:04:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 02:04 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90.3 km
Intermediate
90.3 km
90.3 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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