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M2.9 Depth: 135.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-17 13:53:45 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 17, 2026 at 13:53 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 135 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 135.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 135.3 km
Intermediate
135.3 km
135.3 km — deeper than 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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