Magnitude
M2.6
- Depth
- 83.7 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Arica y Parinacota
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M2.6 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On December 1, 2025 at 15:16 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 84 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
c59648e9340a50d36c54453c26fe759735abc647
Magnitude
M2.6
Depth
83.7 km
UTC time
2025-12-01 15:16:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.91000,
-69.98000
Temperature
19.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
83.7 km
83.7 km — close to 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
09 Sep 2025 – 09 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
Of 139 other entries for this area and period, 116 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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