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M3.4 Depth: 220.3 km

M3.4 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 12:16:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 28, 2026 at 12:16 UTC. At around 220 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 220.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 220.3 km
Intermediate
220.3 km
220.3 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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