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M2.5 Depth: 57.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Huara, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-23 01:38:12 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 23, 2026 at 01:38 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Huara, Región de Tarapacá (Chile). With a focal depth of about 58 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: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
57.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-23 01:38:12 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Región de Tarapacá
City
Huara
County
Provincia del Tamarugal
Village
Huara
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.01000, -69.95000
Temperature
13.7°C

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