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M3.0 Depth: 102.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-06 07:40:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on July 6, 2026 at 07:40 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 102 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 102 km
Intermediate
102 km
102 km — close to the regional average (98.7 km)
Regional average: 98.7 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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    Distance: 189 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
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