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M3.3 Depth: 242.3 km

M3.3 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-14 06:30:22 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 14, 2026 at 06:30 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 242 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 242.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 242.3 km
Intermediate
242.3 km
242.3 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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