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M2.8 Depth: 100.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near Pica, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-16 05:01:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near Pica, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on May 16, 2026 at 05:01 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 101 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100.9 km
Intermediate
100.9 km
100.9 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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