M2.5 Depth: 71.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-19 02:30:55 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 19, 2026 at 02:30 UTC. At around 71 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71.1 km
Intermediate
71.1 km
71.1 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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