Magnitude
M2.7
- Depth
- 41.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M2.7 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on January 5, 2026 at 13:20 UTC. With a focal depth of about 42 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
15c1a28c8ade5ea13bf8184da21c4923cf1d4bb7
Magnitude
M2.7
Depth
41.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-05 13:20:32 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-32.07000,
-71.66000
Temperature
17.4°C
Depth profile
Shallow
41.9 km
41.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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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Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 2.0 · 6,161 Catalogue entries
Of 6,160 other entries for this area and period, 3,910 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Chile
30
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