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

UTC time: 2026-07-05 21:21:45 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

On July 5, 2026 at 21:21 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Pica, Tarapaca Region (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 104 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.

Details

ID
dd3da1b982834b5d74fd845bc9cd25177b6f7362
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
103.9 km
UTC time
2026-07-05 21:21:45 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Tarapaca Region
City
Pica
County
Provincia del Tamarugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.38000, -69.08000
Temperature
4.8°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.9 km
Intermediate
103.9 km
103.9 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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