M2.6 Depth: 17.2 km

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

UTC time: 2025-10-08 14:34:52 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.6 earthquake was recorded near OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on October 8, 2025 at 14:34 UTC. With a focal depth of about 17 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: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.8.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

17.2 km

UTC time

2025-10-08 14:34:52 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-18.89000, -70.34000

Temperature

19.9°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

17.2 km

17.2 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

Taapaca

Distance: 125 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile
Guallatiri

Distance: 141 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Parinacota

Distance: 150 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia
Isluga

Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Casiri, Nevados

Distance: 167 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'626 m ·Peru
Yucamane

Distance: 190 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'495 m ·Last eruption: -1320 ·Peru

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