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M3.8 Depth: 110.2 km

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

UTC time: 2026-07-08 08:20:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.8 earthquake was recorded near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on July 8, 2026 at 08:20 UTC. At around 110 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110.2 km
Intermediate
110.2 km
110.2 km — close to the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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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