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Chile · Antofagasta Region

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

UTC time: 2026-08-01 07:50:45 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
142.9 km
Source
USGS

Antofagasta Region · Ollagüe

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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 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

Details

ID
15a26ba7842e29088b98e5ae91af226b82063d3a
Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
142.9 km
UTC time
2026-08-01 07:50:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Ollagüe
County
Provincia de El Loa
Village
Ollagüe
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-21.40680, -68.45100
Temperature
-3.5°C

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 (99.6 km)
Regional average: 99.6 km
Why depth matters

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

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Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

22 Sep 2025 – 22 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 471 Catalogue entries

Of 470 other entries for this area and period, 12 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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