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M2.7 Depth: 103.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Tierra Amarilla, Región de Atacama (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-31 04:13:19 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 31, 2026 at 04:13 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Tierra Amarilla, Región de Atacama (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 103 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 103.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 103.2 km
Intermediate
103.2 km
103.2 km — close to 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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