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M4.3 Depth: 108.0 km

M4.3 Earthquake near Pica, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-19 12:36:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 19, 2026 at 12:36 UTC, a magnitude M4.3 earthquake occurred near Pica, Región de Tarapacá (Chile). At around 108 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108 km
Intermediate
108 km
108 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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