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M2.8 Depth: 81.7 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-02 20:09:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on September 2, 2026 at 20:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 82 km. 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 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81.7 km
Intermediate
81.7 km
81.7 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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