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M2.5 Depth: 80.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 09:38:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 09:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 80 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 80.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 80.3 km
Intermediate
80.3 km
80.3 km — close to the regional average (99 km)
Regional average: 99 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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