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

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

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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: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Details

ID
684ac114fdda2ed1baebda9225473b5a229d13cb
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
76.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-11 13:31:49 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Región de Coquimbo
City
Vicuña
County
Provincia de Elqui
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.21000, -70.65000
Temperature
23.0°C

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 (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 366 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 392 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 394 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    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
  • Incahuasi, Nevado de
    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina

Región de Coquimbo

Context for this earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries

Of 173 other entries for this area and period, 133 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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