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M3.3 Depth: 121.5 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 23:50:02 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 23, 2026 at 23:50 UTC. At around 122 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 M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 121.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 121.5 km
Intermediate
121.5 km
121.5 km — deeper than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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