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M2.7 Depth: 75.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-04 05:12:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 4, 2026 at 05:12 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 75.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 75.8 km
Intermediate
75.8 km
75.8 km — shallower than 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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