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M2.9 Depth: 69.6 km

M2.9 Earthquake near La Serena, Coquimbo Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-28 11:06:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 28, 2026 at 11:06 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near La Serena, Coquimbo Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 70 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.6 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.6 km
Shallow
69.6 km
69.6 km — shallower than the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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  • Condor, El
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