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M4.2 Depth: 93.8 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-23 21:26:44 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 23, 2026 at 21:26 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile). At around 94 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 33 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 93.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 93.8 km
Intermediate
93.8 km
93.8 km — close to the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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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