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M2.8 Earthquake near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-04 22:44:41 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 4, 2026 at 22:44 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 132 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
abd774be3671f0cfd2f8da4b2afe15d28f3380af
Magnitude
M2.8
Depth
132.1 km
UTC time
2026-07-04 22:44:41 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Tarapaca Region
City
Pica
County
Provincia del Tamarugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.00000, -68.62000
Temperature
5.3°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 132.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 132.1 km
Intermediate
132.1 km
132.1 km — deeper than 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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