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M4.3 Depth: 101.1 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Diego de Almagro, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 10:59:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near Diego de Almagro, Atacama Region (Chile) on August 26, 2026 at 10:59 UTC. At around 101 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.1 km
Intermediate
101.1 km
101.1 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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