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M3.2 Depth: 93.6 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-20 16:16:27 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile) on August 20, 2026 at 16:16 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 94 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93.6 km
Intermediate
93.6 km
93.6 km — close to 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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