M3.0 Depth: 94.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-02 09:56:37 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE on May 2, 2026 at 09:56 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 95 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
94.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-02 09:56:37 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.46000, -69.22000
Temperature
4.8°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 94.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 94.6 km
Intermediate
94.6 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

Volcanoes nearby

  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 76 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 99 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 151 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 165 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 227 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 255 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia

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