M2.8 Depth: 118.4 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-20 22:43:54 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 20, 2026 at 22:43 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 118 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 22 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 118.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 118.4 km
Intermediate
118.4 km
118.4 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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