M2.9 Depth: 168.8 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Taltal, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 02:09:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 02:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Taltal, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 169 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 168.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 168.8 km
Intermediate
168.8 km
168.8 km — deeper than the regional average (98.9 km)
Regional average: 98.9 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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