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M2.8 Depth: 97.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-15 23:24:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 15, 2026 at 23:24 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97.8 km
Intermediate
97.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tilocalar
    Distance: 101 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 107 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 108 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Lascar
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Licancabur
    Distance: 119 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'916 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Chiliques
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile

Sources: Smithsonian GVP & USGS

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