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M2.5 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-05 20:34:21 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
106.9 km
Source
EMSC

Tarapaca Region · Pozo Almonte

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About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 20:34 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
c26928388cd735425a22aa15e22a62887ee2d247
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
106.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 20:34:21 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Tarapaca Region
City
Pozo Almonte
County
Provincia del Tamarugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.15000, -69.13000
Temperature
12.9°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 106.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 106.9 km
Intermediate
106.9 km
106.9 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters

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

Depth classes per USGS

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