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Chile · Región de Tarapacá

M4.8 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-03-06 02:00:12 UTC Local time: —
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Magnitude
M4.8
Depth
106.2 km
Source
EMSC

Región de Tarapacá · Pozo Almonte

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.8 earthquake was recorded near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on March 6, 2026 at 02:00 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 106 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.2.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 106.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 106.2 km
Intermediate
106.2 km
106.2 km — close to the regional average (99.8 km)
Regional average: 99.8 km
Why depth matters

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

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Felt reports

5felt reports at EMSC / LastQuake

Voluntary reports of feeling this earthquake. The count is not an intensity measurement and is not added to USGS DYFI reports.

Data updated: Mar 6, 2026, 2:24 AM UTC · Last checked: Sep 6, 2026, 12:18 PM UTC

Source: EMSC / LastQuake

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Región de Tarapacá

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