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M3.0 Depth: 48.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Iquique, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-07 23:04:57 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Iquique, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on May 7, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. With a focal depth of about 49 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 48.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 48.5 km
Shallow
48.5 km
48.5 km — shallower than the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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