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M3.1 Depth: 98.7 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 04:04:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 17, 2026 at 04:04 UTC. At around 99 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: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.7 km
Intermediate
98.7 km
98.7 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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