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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M2.9 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 07:10:13 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
92.0 km
Source
EMSC

Antofagasta Region · Sierra Gorda

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About this earthquake

On June 29, 2026 at 07:10 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 92 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 17 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

ID
967e756cb0dcde37ae1362d441867ad9e1505029
Magnitude
M2.9
Depth
92.0 km
UTC time
2026-06-29 07:10:13 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Sierra Gorda
County
Provincia de Antofagasta
Village
Sierra Gorda
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-23.35000, -68.85000
Temperature
5.0°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 92 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 92 km
Intermediate
92 km
92 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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