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M3.4 Depth: 70.7 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-28 14:09:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on August 28, 2026 at 14:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 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: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.7 km
Intermediate
70.7 km
70.7 km — shallower than 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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