M3.3 Depth: 31.9 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Iquique, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-22 21:13:17 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Iquique, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on April 22, 2026 at 21:13 UTC. With a focal depth of about 32 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 31.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 31.9 km
Shallow
31.9 km
31.9 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

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