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M2.9 Depth: 78.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Diego de Almagro, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 11:16:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Diego de Almagro, Atacama Region (Chile) on June 29, 2026 at 11:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 78 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.1 km
Intermediate
78.1 km
78.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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