M2.7 Depth: 56.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-22 08:44:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on July 22, 2026 at 08:44 UTC. With a focal depth of about 56 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

56.0 km

UTC time

2026-07-22 08:44:29 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Tarapaca Region

City

Huara

County

Provincia del Tamarugal

Village

Huara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-19.26000, -70.12000

Temperature

8.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

56 km

56 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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: 136 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Guallatiri

Distance: 143 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Taapaca

Distance: 145 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
Parinacota

Distance: 159 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
Tata Sabaya

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Casiri, Nevados

Distance: 200 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru

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