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M3.1 Depth: 83.8 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-22 02:01:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on July 22, 2026 at 02:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 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 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 83.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 83.8 km
Intermediate
83.8 km
83.8 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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