M2.9 Depth: 40.5 km

M2.9 Earthquake near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-12 19:26:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on September 12, 2025 at 19:26 UTC. With a focal depth of about 41 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: 34 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

40.5 km

UTC time

2025-09-12 19:26:32 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-20.85000, -70.20000

Temperature

8.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

40.5 km

40.5 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)

Regional average: 99.1 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

Irruputuncu

Distance: 172 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
Olca-Paruma

Distance: 186 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
Isluga

Distance: 237 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Tata Sabaya

Distance: 259 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
Guallatiri

Distance: 294 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Putana

Distance: 308 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'884 m ·Last eruption: 1810 ·Chile

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