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M4.4 Depth: 142.9 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-01 07:50:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 1, 2026 at 07:50 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 143 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 142.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 142.9 km
Intermediate
142.9 km
142.9 km — deeper than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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