M2.8 Depth: 17.9 km

M2.8 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-09-30 06:23:55 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On September 30, 2025 at 06:23 UTC, a magnitude M2.8 earthquake occurred near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 18 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 data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.8

Depth

17.9 km

UTC time

2025-09-30 06:23:55 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Tarapacá

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-19.32000, -69.07000

Temperature

5.1°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.9 km

17.9 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

Isluga

Distance: 31 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Tata Sabaya

Distance: 61 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
Guallatiri

Distance: 100 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Parinacota

Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
Taapaca

Distance: 143 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
Irruputuncu

Distance: 166 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia

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