Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 55.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M4.0 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Chile (Chile) on January 10, 2026 at 14:42 UTC. The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
2ab6b3dfe0d91715f2b77edec2fbc66d618ef0a1
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
55.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 14:42:01 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.55000,
-71.37000
Temperature
19.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
55.2 km
55.2 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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Chile
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,733 Catalogue entries
Of 2,732 other entries for this area and period, 405 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
Global (24h)
571
Country (24h)
Chile
28
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