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M3.2 Depth: 58.0 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Iquique, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 02:29:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.2 earthquake was recorded near Iquique, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on February 6, 2026 at 02:29 UTC. With a focal depth of about 58 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58 km
Shallow
58 km
58 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

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    Distance: 207 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
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    Distance: 262 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
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    Distance: 282 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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