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M3.3 Depth: 71.6 km

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

UTC time: 2026-08-29 08:45:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 29, 2026 at 08:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 72 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 71.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 71.6 km
Intermediate
71.6 km
71.6 km — shallower 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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