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M2.5 Depth: 106.0 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Pica, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-10 15:17:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Pica, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on January 10, 2026 at 15:17 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. 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: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 106 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 106 km
Intermediate
106 km
106 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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