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M4.7 Depth: 35.3 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 04:52:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 20, 2026 at 04:52 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 35 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 23 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 35.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 35.3 km
Shallow
35.3 km
35.3 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 102 km away

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