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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M3.5 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-30 13:19:40 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
87.1 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Sierra Gorda

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About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 13:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 87 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
9183e8f293c4666da3303567d6cea994ba405e11
Magnitude
M3.5
Depth
87.1 km
UTC time
2026-06-30 13:19:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Sierra Gorda
County
Provincia de Antofagasta
Village
Sierra Gorda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.14000, -68.66000
Temperature
8.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 87.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 87.1 km
Intermediate
87.1 km
87.1 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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