M3.7 Depth: 65.4 km

M3.7 Earthquake near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-01 12:19:59 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.7 earthquake was recorded near ANTOFAGASTA, CHILE (Chile) on January 1, 2026 at 12:19 UTC. With a focal depth of about 65 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M3.7

Depth

65.4 km

UTC time

2026-01-01 12:19:59 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Antofagasta

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-21.58000, -69.69000

Temperature

26.8°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

65.4 km

65.4 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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