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M2.5 Depth: 67.5 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Iquique, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-07-30 12:26:58 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On July 30, 2026 at 12:26 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Iquique, Tarapaca Region (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 68 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 18 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.9.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67.5 km
Shallow
67.5 km
67.5 km — shallower than the regional average (99.2 km)
Regional average: 99.2 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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    Distance: 287 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
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