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M3.3 Depth: 249.7 km

M3.3 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 05:40:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2026 at 05:40 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near San Pedro de Atacama, Antofagasta Region (Chile). At around 250 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 249.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 249.7 km
Intermediate
249.7 km
249.7 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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