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M3.0 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-02 00:26:33 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on July 2, 2026 at 00:26 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 134 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 17 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

Details

ID
8229d8462b300d720447bd9e30d1a27f20814c3f
Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
133.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-02 00:26:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Tarapaca Region
City
Pica
County
Provincia del Tamarugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.20000, -68.79000
Temperature
10.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 133.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 133.9 km
Intermediate
133.9 km
133.9 km — deeper 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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