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M3.2 Depth: 134.5 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-09 01:45:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 9, 2026 at 01:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Ollagüe, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 135 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 134.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 134.5 km
Intermediate
134.5 km
134.5 km — deeper than 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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