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M3.1 Depth: 127.0 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-24 04:47:28 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 24, 2026 at 04:47 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 127 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 127 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 127 km
Intermediate
127 km
127 km — deeper than 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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