Back to map
M3.0 Depth: 54.9 km

M3.0 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE

UTC time: 2026-05-12 01:07:33 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On May 12, 2026 at 01:07 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near TARAPACA, CHILE. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks.

Details

Magnitude
M3.0
Depth
54.9 km
UTC time
2026-05-12 01:07:33 UTC
Local time
—
Country
—
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-20.23000, -69.76000
Temperature
15.5°C

Map

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 54.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 54.9 km
Shallow
54.9 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

  • Irruputuncu
    Distance: 138 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Isluga
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
  • Olca-Paruma
    Distance: 161 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
  • Tata Sabaya
    Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
  • Guallatiri
    Distance: 213 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
  • Taapaca
    Distance: 238 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

Stats (last 24h)

Global (24h)
575
Country (24h)
—
—
Current earthquakes in
Magnitude Place Local time
No recent events available.

Share