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M3.0 Depth: 109.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Pica, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-18 22:56:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 18, 2026 at 22:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Pica, Región de Tarapacá (Chile). At around 109 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 21 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
109.0 km
UTC time
2026-05-18 22:56:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Región de Tarapacá
City
Pica
County
Provincia del Tamarugal
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-20.22000, -68.94000
Temperature
9.7°C

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