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M4.2 Depth: 119.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-08 16:34:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on August 8, 2026 at 16:34 UTC. At around 119 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 18 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 119 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 119 km
Intermediate
119 km
119 km — close to 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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