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M3.2 Depth: 116.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-20 20:59:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 20, 2026 at 20:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile). At around 116 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116 km
Intermediate
116 km
116 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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