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M3.6 Depth: 139.0 km

M3.6 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 15:51:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 21, 2026 at 15:51 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 139 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 139 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 139 km
Intermediate
139 km
139 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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