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M2.7 Depth: 78.8 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-08-24 22:28:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on August 24, 2026 at 22:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 79 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 78.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 78.8 km
Intermediate
78.8 km
78.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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