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M3.0 Depth: 73.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-04 18:56:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Sierra Gorda, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on April 4, 2026 at 18:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 74 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.6 km
Intermediate
73.6 km
73.6 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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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