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M2.9 Depth: 85.4 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Copiapó, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 02:50:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Copiapó, Atacama Region (Chile) on August 23, 2026 at 02:50 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.4 km
Intermediate
85.4 km
85.4 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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