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M2.5 Depth: 43.6 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-05-24 18:12:14 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.5 earthquake was recorded near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on May 24, 2026 at 18:12 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 44 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 21 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

Magnitude
M2.5
Depth
43.6 km
UTC time
2026-05-24 18:12:14 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Región de Tarapacá
City
Pozo Almonte
County
Provincia del Tamarugal
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.76000, -69.81000

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