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M3.1 Depth: 76.2 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Vicuña, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-11 13:31:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 11, 2026 at 13:31 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Vicuña, Región de Coquimbo (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 76 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 76.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 76.2 km
Intermediate
76.2 km
76.2 km — shallower than 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

Volcanoes nearby

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  • Solo, El
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    Distance: 402 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 404 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina

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