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M3.9 Depth: 88.0 km

M3.9 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 10:57:04 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.9 earthquake was recorded near Antofagasta, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 10, 2026 at 10:57 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 88 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 88 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 88 km
Intermediate
88 km
88 km — close to 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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