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M2.7 Depth: 108.1 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Huara, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-17 11:52:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On April 17, 2026 at 11:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Huara, Región de Tarapacá (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 108.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 108.1 km
Intermediate
108.1 km
108.1 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

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    Distance: 52 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
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  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 132 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 133 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia

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