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M4.2 Depth: 47.3 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Taltal, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 07:57:32 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.2 earthquake was recorded near Taltal, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on January 12, 2026 at 07:57 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 47 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 41 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 47.3 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 47.3 km
Shallow
47.3 km
47.3 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

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  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 163 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

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