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M3.2 Depth: 109.4 km

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

UTC time: 2026-09-01 08:11:47 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on September 1, 2026 at 08:11 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 109 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 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 109.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 109.4 km
Intermediate
109.4 km
109.4 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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