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M3.6 Depth: 64.7 km

M3.6 Earthquake near Caldera, Región de Atacama (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 23:22:01 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 23:22 UTC, a magnitude M3.6 earthquake occurred near Caldera, Región de Atacama (Chile). With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 38 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 64.7 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 64.7 km
Shallow
64.7 km
64.7 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

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