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M2.5 Depth: 105.3 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 18:53:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on September 1, 2026 at 18:53 UTC. At around 105 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.3 km
Intermediate
105.3 km
105.3 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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