76 km E of Arica, Chile

2026-03-09 15:41:41 UTC (2026-03-09)

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Earthquake Details

Magnitude

4.9 mb

Depth

109.3 km

Intermediate

Location

-18.3769°N
-69.5840°E

Technical Information

Event ID

us7000s36g

Event Type

earthquake

Status

✓ Reviewed

Significance

369

Stations Used

Azimuthal Gap

75.0°

Min Station Distance

0.084°

RMS Residual

0.84 sec

Last Updated

2026-03-19 15:56:23 UTC

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4.3

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4.5

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4.1

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Understanding This Data

Magnitude 4.9 earthquakes are often felt but rarely cause damage.

Intermediate depth (109.3 km): Intermediate-depth earthquake.

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