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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.0 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-16 03:54:17 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
68.3 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Sierra Gorda

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About this earthquake

On June 16, 2026 at 03:54 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

Details

ID
2f9fc9c7c99f1f2e649f7a40f350e672c4278348
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
68.3 km
UTC time
2026-06-16 03:54:17 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Sierra Gorda
County
Provincia de Antofagasta
Village
Sierra Gorda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.69000, -69.04000
Temperature
6.2°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 68.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 68.3 km
Shallow
68.3 km
68.3 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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  • Llullaillaco
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Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

06 Sep 2025 – 06 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 396 Catalogue entries

Of 395 other entries for this area and period, 336 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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