M2.5 Depth: 110.7 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-07 17:09:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 7, 2026 at 17:09 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 111 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110.7 km
Intermediate
110.7 km
110.7 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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