Earthquake TARAPACA, CHILE (5.0 mw) (2025-03-16 01:27:09 UTC)

1742088429

-20.1836, -69.2327

104.80 KM

A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on TARAPACA, CHILE, at 2025-03-16 01:27:09 UTC. Reviewed by EMSC seismologists, this minor quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw and was felt in surrounding areas. Stay updated on earthquake activity in TARAPACA, CHILE

Recommendation
Very Strong Earthquake

Action

Severe shaking, potential for significant damage.

Suggestion

Indoors: Drop, Cover, and Hold On. Avoid elevators, as power outages may occur. Outdoors: Stay in the open. Be alert for aftershocks.

Earthquake TARAPACA, CHILE (5.0 mw) (2025-03-16 01:27:09 UTC)

Magnitudo (mw)

5.0

Automatic
EMSC

Summary

Intensity: 0
Tsunami: 0
ID: emsc_20250316_0000014

Nearest Places

Quebrada Chunchuga / 4.4 km
Quebrada Yarvicoya / 4.56 km
Quebrada Macaya / 5.2 km
Quebrada Tacaya / 5.59 km
Ciusa / 5.78 km

Comment

Latest Earthquake

4 km WNW of Cobb, CA
Time: 1742123498
Depth: 2.10 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

12 km SSE of Borrego Springs, CA
Time: 1742123386
Depth: 11.66 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

SOUTHERN ALASKA
Time: 1742123322
Depth: 137.20 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

59 km SSE of Kokhanok, Alaska
Time: 1742123322
Depth: 139.90 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

10 km NW of The Geysers, CA
Time: 1742123130
Depth: 10.68 km
Source: USGS (Automatic)

Nearest Earthquake

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Time: 1742093843
Depth: 66.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

TARAPACA, CHILE
Time: 1742092160
Depth: 99.30 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

TARAPACA, CHILE
Time: 1742005173
Depth: 109.90 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

TARAPACA, CHILE
Time: 1741959304
Depth: 26.70 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)

TARAPACA, CHILE
Time: 1741910502
Depth: 99.50 km
Source: EMSC (Automatic)