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M3.8 Depth: 57.1 km

M3.8 Earthquake near Arica, Arica y Parinacota Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 18:53:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 2, 2026 at 18:53 UTC, a magnitude M3.8 earthquake occurred near Arica, Arica y Parinacota Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 57 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 57.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 57.1 km
Shallow
57.1 km
57.1 km — shallower than the regional average (98.9 km)
Regional average: 98.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Taapaca
    Distance: 96 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 118 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 123 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
  • Isluga
    Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Yucamane
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru

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