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M3.3 Depth: 90.8 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-13 06:07:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 13, 2026 at 06:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Sierra Gorda, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 91 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 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90.8 km
Intermediate
90.8 km
90.8 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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