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M3.2 Depth: 85.7 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-31 00:05:03 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 31, 2026 at 00:05 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 19 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude
M3.2
Depth
85.7 km
UTC time
2026-07-31 00:05:03 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Tarapaca Region
City
Huara
County
Provincia del Tamarugal
Village
Huara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.54000, -69.84000
Temperature
17.2°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 85.7 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 85.7 km
Intermediate
85.7 km
85.7 km — close to the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Isluga
    Distance: 114 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 147 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 164 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 170 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia

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