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M3.4 Depth: 114.1 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Putre, Arica y Parinacota Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-05 14:56:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 5, 2026 at 14:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Putre, Arica y Parinacota Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 114 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 114.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 114.1 km
Intermediate
114.1 km
114.1 km — close to 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 60 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Isluga
    Distance: 78 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 135 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru

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