M2.6 Depth: 103.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-01 06:09:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on September 1, 2026 at 06:09 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 20 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.0.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

103.5 km

UTC time

2026-09-01 06:09:53 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Tarapaca Region

City

Huara

County

Provincia del Tamarugal

Village

Huara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-19.81000, -69.34000

Temperature

18.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Intermediate

103.5 km

103.5 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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