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M2.7 Depth: 17.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-15 21:56:10 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 15, 2026 at 21:56 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 18 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 17.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 17.8 km
Shallow
17.8 km
17.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99 km)
Regional average: 99 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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