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M3.4 Depth: 32.9 km

M3.4 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 22:12:56 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 20, 2026 at 22:12 UTC, a magnitude M3.4 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 33 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
32.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-20 22:12:56 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-25.95000, -70.81000
Temperature
20.3°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 32.9 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 32.9 km
Shallow
32.9 km
32.9 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 230 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 231 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 239 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Solo, El
    Distance: 245 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 247 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Condor, El
    Distance: 256 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina

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