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M3.0 Depth: 128.1 km

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

UTC time: 2026-06-27 16:18:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on June 27, 2026 at 16:18 UTC. At around 128 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 36 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 128.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 128.1 km
Intermediate
128.1 km
128.1 km — deeper than 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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