M2.7 Depth: 7.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-06 16:38:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Sierra Gorda, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on June 6, 2026 at 16:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 8 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
7.9 km
UTC time
2026-06-06 16:38:31 UTC
Local time
Country
State
Región de Antofagasta
City
Sierra Gorda
County
Provincia de Antofagasta
Village
Sierra Gorda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-22.74000, -69.30000
Temperature
27.0°C

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