M3.3 Depth: 89.0 km

M3.3 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-30 20:42:35 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On April 30, 2026 at 20:42 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile). At around 89 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 32 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 89 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 89 km
Intermediate
89 km
89 km — close to the regional average (98.6 km)
Regional average: 98.6 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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