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M3.0 Depth: 89.9 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-09 05:04:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 05:04 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 90 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. 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 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89.9 km
Intermediate
89.9 km
89.9 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.

Depth classes per USGS

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