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M3.7 Depth: 110.6 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Alto del Carmen, Atacama Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 04:09:25 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 8, 2026 at 04:09 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Alto del Carmen, Atacama Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 111 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 110.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 110.6 km
Intermediate
110.6 km
110.6 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

Tectonic context

Located on the South America Plate.
Near the boundary Nazca ↔ South America · about 229 km away

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