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M4.6 Depth: 105.2 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-27 10:24:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Pozo Almonte, Tarapaca Region (Chile) on July 27, 2026 at 10:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 105 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 32 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 105.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 105.2 km
Intermediate
105.2 km
105.2 km — close to 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

Estimated impact

11 Felt reports · max reported intensity 3.3

Tectonic context

Located on the Altiplano Plate.
Near the boundary Altiplano ↔ South America · about 140 km away

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