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M3.3 Depth: 83.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 12:43:06 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 12:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 83 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.3 km
Intermediate
83.3 km
83.3 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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