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M2.7 Depth: 90.4 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Los Vilos, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-28 23:02:24 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.7 earthquake was recorded near Los Vilos, Región de Coquimbo (Chile) on January 28, 2026 at 23:02 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 90 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 90.4 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 90.4 km
Intermediate
90.4 km
90.4 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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