M2.7 Depth: 81.3 km

M2.7 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-03 11:27:13 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE on May 3, 2026 at 11:27 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 81 km. 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.

Details

Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
81.3 km
UTC time
2026-05-03 11:27:13 UTC
Local time
Country
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.33000, -69.31000
Temperature
16.1°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 81.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 81.3 km
Intermediate
81.3 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

  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 91 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 115 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 140 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 156 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 214 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Parinacota
    Distance: 241 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'336 m ·Last eruption: 290 ·Chile-Bolivia

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