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M2.9 Depth: 58.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Alto Hospicio, Tarapaca Region (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-09-05 04:47:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 5, 2026 at 04:47 UTC, a magnitude M2.9 earthquake occurred near Alto Hospicio, Tarapaca Region (Chile). With a focal depth of about 58 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: 16 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 58.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 58.1 km
Shallow
58.1 km
58.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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

  • Isluga
    Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 192 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 232 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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