M3.2 Depth: 56.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-23 09:12:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Huara, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on July 23, 2026 at 09:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 56 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. 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 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

Details

Magnitude

M3.2

Depth

56.4 km

UTC time

2026-07-23 09:12:01 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

State

Tarapaca Region

City

Huara

County

Provincia del Tamarugal

Village

Huara

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-19.27000, -70.10000

Temperature

10.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

56.4 km

56.4 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: 134 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Guallatiri

Distance: 142 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

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