M2.9 Depth: 57.1 km

M2.9 Earthquake near 16 km WSW of Huara, Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2025-07-25 03:05:15 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near 16 km WSW of Huara, Chile (Chile) on July 25, 2025 at 03:05 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 57 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by USGS and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.9.

Details

Magnitude

M2.9

Depth

57.1 km

UTC time

2025-07-25 03:05:15 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Tarapacá

Source

usgs

Coordinates

-20.06410, -69.91390

Temperature

15.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

57.1 km

57.1 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

Isluga

Distance: 152 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'550 m ·Last eruption: 1913 ·Chile
Irruputuncu

Distance: 160 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'163 m ·Last eruption: 1995 ·Chile-Bolivia
Tata Sabaya

Distance: 178 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'430 m ·Bolivia
Olca-Paruma

Distance: 184 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'705 m ·Chile-Bolivia
Guallatiri

Distance: 202 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'071 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile
Taapaca

Distance: 223 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'860 m ·Last eruption: -320 ·Chile

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