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M4.1 Depth: 161.2 km

M4.1 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 05:53:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 24, 2026 at 05:53 UTC, a magnitude M4.1 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 161 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 161.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 161.2 km
Intermediate
161.2 km
161.2 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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