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M4.7 Depth: 102.4 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Diego de Almagro, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-21 22:26:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Diego de Almagro, Atacama Region (Chile) on August 21, 2026 at 22:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102.4 km
Intermediate
102.4 km
102.4 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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 270 km away

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  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 101 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina

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