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M2.9 Depth: 126.3 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-15 11:30:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on August 15, 2026 at 11:30 UTC. At around 126 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 25 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 126.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 126.3 km
Intermediate
126.3 km
126.3 km — deeper than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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