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M3.5 Depth: 94.8 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-16 06:15:48 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 16, 2026 at 06:15 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94.8 km
Intermediate
94.8 km
94.8 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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    Distance: 90 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
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    Distance: 217 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
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