M3.6 Depth: 58.9 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 07:29:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on July 6, 2026 at 07:29 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 59 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.6

Depth

58.9 km

UTC time

2026-07-06 07:29:49 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Tarapaca Region

City

Huara

County

Provincia del Tamarugal

Village

Huara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-19.68000, -70.16000

Temperature

14.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

58.9 km

58.9 km — shallower than the regional average (98.7 km)

Regional average: 98.7 km

Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

Isluga

Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Guallatiri

Distance: 180 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Tata Sabaya

Distance: 182 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
Taapaca

Distance: 189 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
Parinacota

Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
Irruputuncu

Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia

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