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Chile · Región de Arica y Parinacota

M3.2 Earthquake near Camarones, Región de Arica y Parinacota (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-26 11:48:14 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
77.0 km
Source
GFZ

Región de Arica y Parinacota · Camarones

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About this earthquake

On May 26, 2026 at 11:48 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Camarones, Región de Arica y Parinacota (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 77 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 77 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 77 km
Intermediate
77 km
77 km — shallower than the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 106 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 109 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Isluga
    Distance: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 122 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Casiri, Nevados
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru

Región de Arica y Parinacota

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 67 Catalogue entries

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