Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 108.4 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Arica y Parinacota
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M2.7 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on January 2, 2026 at 04:28 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 108 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
d9c31fc124417be754eec3e5493698050b56feb1
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
108.4 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 04:28:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-18.36000,
-69.46000
Temperature
14.2°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
108.4 km
108.4 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
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 140 Catalogue entries
Of 139 other entries for this area and period, 100 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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