M4.3 Depth: 24.5 km

M4.3 Earthquake near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-14 22:06:29 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.3 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE on May 14, 2026 at 22:06 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 25 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude
M4.3
Depth
24.5 km
UTC time
2026-05-14 22:06:29 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.19000, -70.90000
Temperature
19.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 24.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 24.5 km
Shallow
24.5 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Isluga
    Distance: 246 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 252 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 272 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 273 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 275 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 275 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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