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M4.7 Depth: 60.8 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 02:03:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 22, 2026 at 02:03 UTC, a magnitude M4.7 earthquake occurred near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 61 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 60.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 60.8 km
Shallow
60.8 km
60.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Estimated impact

15 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.8

Tectonic context

Located on the Altiplano Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ Altiplano · about 158 km away

Volcanoes nearby

  • Isluga
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 143 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 199 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru

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