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M2.6 Depth: 44.5 km

M2.6 Earthquake near La Serena, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-14 06:50:53 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 14, 2026 at 06:50 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near La Serena, Región de Coquimbo (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no 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: 44.5 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 44.5 km
Shallow
44.5 km
44.5 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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