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M4.4 Depth: 26.7 km

M4.4 Earthquake near BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 13:25:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 1, 2026 at 13:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.4 earthquake occurred near BIO-BIO, CHILE (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 27 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude
M4.4
Depth
26.7 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 13:25:40 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Región del Biobío
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-37.27000, -72.65000
Temperature
31.6°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 26.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 26.7 km
Shallow
26.7 km
26.7 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

  • Antuco
    Distance: 116 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'979 m ·Last eruption: 1869 ·Chile
  • Chillan, Nevados de
    Distance: 121 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'180 m ·Last eruption: 2022 ·Chile
  • Callaqui
    Distance: 129 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 3'099 m ·Last eruption: 1980 ·Chile
  • Copahue
    Distance: 145 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'953 m ·Last eruption: 2024 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tolhuaca
    Distance: 146 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'739 m ·Last eruption: -4000 ·Chile
  • Lonquimay
    Distance: 155 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 2'832 m ·Last eruption: 1990 ·Chile

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