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M3.6 Depth: 69.5 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-04 13:08:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 4, 2026 at 13:08 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 70 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 69.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 69.5 km
Shallow
69.5 km
69.5 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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

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    Distance: 205 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
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    Distance: 254 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile
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