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M2.9 Depth: 88.5 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-30 20:07:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 30, 2026 at 20:07 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 89 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88.5 km
Intermediate
88.5 km
88.5 km — close to the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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