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Chile · Región de Antofagasta

M3.0 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-07 10:35:12 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
103.5 km
Source
EMSC

Región de Antofagasta · Sierra Gorda

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About this earthquake

On February 7, 2026 at 10:35 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.5 km
Intermediate
103.5 km
103.5 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

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

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Región de Antofagasta

Context for this earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 765 Catalogue entries

Of 764 other entries for this area and period, 643 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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