M2.8 Depth: 43.8 km

M2.8 Earthquake near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-12-26 07:58:39 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.8 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on December 26, 2025 at 07:58 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

43.8 km

UTC time

2025-12-26 07:58:39 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.53000, -70.49000

Temperature

19.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

43.8 km

43.8 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

Taapaca

Distance: 115 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
Casiri, Nevados

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Parinacota

Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
Guallatiri

Distance: 148 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Yucamane

Distance: 153 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru
Tutupaca

Distance: 168 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'801 m ·Last eruption: 1802 ·Peru

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