M2.6 Depth: 52.6 km

M2.6 Earthquake near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru)

UTC time: 2025-08-10 05:50:36 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On August 10, 2025 at 05:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Peru). With a focal depth of about 53 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

52.6 km

UTC time

2025-08-10 05:50:36 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Peru

City

Tacna

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.10000, -70.64000

Temperature

16.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

52.6 km

52.6 km — close to the regional average (64.6 km)

Regional average: 64.6 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

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Ticsani

Distance: 149 km ·Lava dome(s) ·Elevation: 5'382 m ·Last eruption: 1800 ·Peru
Parinacota

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