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Chile · Antofagasta Region

M4.1 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-10-30 20:54:16 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
84.6 km
Source
USGS

Antofagasta Region · Sierra Gorda

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About this earthquake

On October 30, 2026 at 20:54 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 85 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

ID
7d94bc8f32f1abcd632be982cabe634f8ca001cf
Magnitude
M4.1
Depth
84.6 km
UTC time
2026-10-30 20:54:16 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Antofagasta Region
City
Sierra Gorda
County
Provincia de Antofagasta
Village
Sierra Gorda
Source
usgs
Coordinates
-23.10650, -69.08060
Temperature
15.1°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 84.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 84.6 km
Intermediate
84.6 km
84.6 km — close to the regional average (100 km)
Regional average: 100 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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    Distance: 136 km ·Lava cone(es) ·Elevation: 3'109 m ·Chile
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  • Putana
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
  • Tujle, Cerro
    Distance: 141 km ·Maar ·Elevation: 3'550 m ·Chile

Antofagasta Region

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 527 Catalogue entries

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