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M2.5 Depth: 86.8 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-27 23:33:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on June 27, 2026 at 23:33 UTC. At around 87 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 86.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 86.8 km
Intermediate
86.8 km
86.8 km — close to the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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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