M2.7 Depth: 37.9 km

M2.7 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-21 07:25:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on September 21, 2025 at 07:25 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 38 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 20 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.7

Depth

37.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-21 07:25:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Tarapacá

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-21.19000, -69.93000

Temperature

5.2°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

37.9 km

37.9 km — shallower than the regional average (98.9 km)

Regional average: 98.9 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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