Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 122.5 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Arica y Parinacota
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M2.6 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On May 21, 2025 at 15:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 123 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 22 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.3.
Details
ID
608bf22ed17671a9839b159200b12877d6472a2b
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
122.5 km
UTC time
2025-05-21 15:23:31 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.66000,
-69.33000
Temperature
18.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
122.5 km
122.5 km — deeper than the regional average (99.7 km)
Regional average: 99.7 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
Región de Arica y Parinacota
Context for this earthquake
05 Oct 2025 – 05 Oct 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 126 Catalogue entries
Sufficiently reliable matching data are not currently available for a direct comparison. The area profile shows the available records and their limitations.
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