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M3.6 Depth: 94.1 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-21 14:57:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 21, 2026 at 14:57 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile). At around 94 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94.1 km
Intermediate
94.1 km
94.1 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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