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M2.7 Depth: 104.7 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 13:47:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 2, 2026 at 13:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 104.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 104.7 km
Intermediate
104.7 km
104.7 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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