Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 149.0 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Arica y Parinacota
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M2.7 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on January 1, 2026 at 07:51 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 149 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
a2719064f9882e3709058995fa65895cadebee2c
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
149.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 07:51:42 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-17.84000,
-69.57000
Temperature
8.5°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
149 km
149 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
Of 139 other entries for this area and period, 100 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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