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M3.7 Depth: 67.9 km

M3.7 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-03 06:56:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 3, 2026 at 06:56 UTC, a magnitude M3.7 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 68 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 26 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.9 km
Shallow
67.9 km
67.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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

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    Distance: 102 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 127 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 154 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 206 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 233 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia

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