M3.0 Depth: 211.2 km

M3.0 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 04:09:00 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 3, 2026 at 04:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 211 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 211.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 211.2 km
Intermediate
211.2 km
211.2 km — deeper than 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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