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M3.3 Depth: 21.2 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Iquique, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-10 13:32:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Iquique, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on August 10, 2026 at 13:32 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 21 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 14 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 21.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 21.2 km
Shallow
21.2 km
21.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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    Distance: 285 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
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