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M4.4 Depth: 133.9 km

M4.4 Earthquake near Vallenar, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 20:47:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.4 earthquake was recorded near Vallenar, Atacama Region (Chile) on August 3, 2026 at 20:47 UTC. At around 134 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 24 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 133.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 133.9 km
Intermediate
133.9 km
133.9 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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