M3.7 Depth: 69.2 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-13 09:19:09 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On July 13, 2026 at 09:19 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 69 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.2 km
Shallow
69.2 km
69.2 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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    Distance: 164 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
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    Distance: 174 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
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    Distance: 242 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
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    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile

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