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Chile · Región de Tarapacá

M4.0 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-13 22:45:14 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
91.0 km
Source
USGS

Región de Tarapacá · Pozo Almonte

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on April 13, 2026 at 22:45 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 91 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by USGS. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 91 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 91 km
Intermediate
91 km
91 km — close to the regional average (100.2 km)
Regional average: 100.2 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

  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 117 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 128 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 144 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 230 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia

Región de Tarapacá

Context for this earthquake

05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 318 Catalogue entries

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