M3.5 Depth: 103.5 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-26 10:46:37 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.5 earthquake was recorded near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on August 26, 2026 at 10:46 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.3.

Details

Magnitude

M3.5

Depth

103.5 km

UTC time

2026-08-26 10:46:37 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Tarapaca Region

City

Huara

County

Provincia del Tamarugal

Village

Huara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-19.91000, -69.20000

Temperature

7.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

103.5 km

103.5 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)

Regional average: 99.2 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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