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M3.1 Depth: 112.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-23 09:42:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 23, 2026 at 09:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile). At around 113 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.9 km
Intermediate
112.9 km
112.9 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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