M3.8 Depth: 117.9 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-06 05:34:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 6, 2026 at 05:34 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile). At around 118 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: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.8

Depth

117.9 km

UTC time

2026-08-06 05:34:50 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Tarapaca Region

City

Huara

County

Provincia del Tamarugal

Village

Huara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-19.56000, -69.11000

Temperature

-0.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

117.9 km

117.9 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

Isluga

Distance: 54 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Tata Sabaya

Distance: 77 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
Guallatiri

Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Irruputuncu

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
Parinacota

Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
Taapaca

Distance: 167 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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