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M2.5 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 19:18:49 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on July 2, 2026 at 19:18 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 98 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
6156b4fc6ab08d7433128a0e21aa2bf958e25601
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
98.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 19:18:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Tarapaca Region
City
Pica
County
Provincia del Tamarugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.72000, -68.96000
Temperature
8.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 98.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 98.1 km
Intermediate
98.1 km
98.1 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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