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M3.2 Depth: 98.3 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 01:59:00 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 01:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile). At around 98 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 19 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.3 km
Intermediate
98.3 km
98.3 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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