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M3.3 Depth: 112.1 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-03-21 23:04:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.3 earthquake was recorded near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on March 21, 2026 at 23:04 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 112 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 112.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 112.1 km
Intermediate
112.1 km
112.1 km — close to the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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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