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M3.4 Depth: 101.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Pica, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-04-09 20:36:46 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near Pica, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on April 9, 2026 at 20:36 UTC. At around 101 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 24 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101 km
Intermediate
101 km
101 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 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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