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M2.8 Depth: 108.1 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 16:32:26 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on July 2, 2026 at 16:32 UTC. At around 108 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 31 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108.1 km
Intermediate
108.1 km
108.1 km — close to the regional average (98.9 km)
Regional average: 98.9 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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