Earthquake OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE
Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:13:23 GMT
Time1 hour ago
Location
-19.8530, -70.1867
Depth
73.7 KM
Event Summary
A 5.0 magnitude earthquake struck on OFFSHORE TARAPACA, CHILE, at Fri, 16 Jan 2026 02:13:23 GMT. Depth: 73.7km. Reviewed by NEIC seismologists, this moderate quake occurred at a magnitude type of mw.
Magnitude
5.0
mw

Source
NEIC
Intensity
-
Agency Reports
2 Sources| Source | Magnitude | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEICPrimary | 5.0 | 74 km | 1 hour ago |
| USGS | 5.0 | 74 km | 1 hour ago |
Earthquake Details
AutomaticEvent IDemsc_20260116_0000026
Tsunami PotentialNo
Magnitude Typemw
Nearest Places
- Roca Sol2.2 km
- Islotes Mejillones3.1 km
- Punta Paco3.8 km
- Isla Península3.9 km
- Roca Blanca4.0 km
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