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M2.6 Depth: 63.4 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-08 18:58:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on July 8, 2026 at 18:58 UTC. With a focal depth of about 63 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
63.4 km
UTC time
2026-07-08 18:58:50 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Tarapaca Region
City
Huara
County
Provincia del Tamarugal
Village
Huara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.38000, -69.86000
Temperature
22.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 63.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 63.4 km
Shallow
63.4 km
63.4 km — shallower than the regional average (98.8 km)
Regional average: 98.8 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: 111 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 142 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 147 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 203 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia

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