Magnitude
M2.5
- Depth
- 26.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE
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M2.5 Earthquake near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on July 6, 2025 at 06:16 UTC. With a focal depth of about 26 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 27 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.8.
Details
ID
3b1ef98511d6e58f9429a6d3571a59fc97816780
Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
26.0 km
UTC time
2025-07-06 06:16:36 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-19.60000,
-70.30000
Temperature
17.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
26 km
26 km — shallower than the regional average (99.5 km)
Regional average: 99.5 km
Why depth matters
Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.
Depth classes per USGS
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Context for this earthquake
11 Sep 2025 – 11 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,198 Catalogue entries
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