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M3.6 Depth: 116.8 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-06-21 00:02:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On June 21, 2026 at 00:02 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile). At around 117 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.6.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 116.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 116.8 km
Intermediate
116.8 km
116.8 km — close to the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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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