Magnitude
M3.3
- Depth
- 42.3 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.3 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On January 16, 2026 at 12:59 UTC, a magnitude M3.3 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 42 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
65380738816313863f74a9e1686c4883ca6a8c06
Magnitude
M3.3
Depth
42.3 km
UTC time
2026-01-16 12:59:30 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.49000,
-71.27000
Temperature
18.5°C
Depth profile
Shallow
42.3 km
42.3 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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Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,731 Catalogue entries
Of 2,730 other entries for this area and period, 1,279 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)
584
Country (24h)
Chile
30
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