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M2.6 Depth: 152.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-29 05:25:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on June 29, 2026 at 05:25 UTC. At around 153 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 33 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 152.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 152.9 km
Intermediate
152.9 km
152.9 km — deeper than the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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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