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M4.6 Depth: 136.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-05 08:25:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 5, 2026 at 08:25 UTC, a magnitude M4.6 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 136 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 136 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 136 km
Intermediate
136 km
136 km — deeper than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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