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M4.2 Earthquake near Taltal, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 07:57:32 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
67.0 km
Source
ISC

Región de Antofagasta · Taltal

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About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 07:57 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Taltal, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 67 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by ISC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 28 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 67 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 67 km
Shallow
67 km
67 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.

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Volcanoes nearby

  • Bayo Gorbea, Cerro
    Distance: 155 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'413 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Llullaillaco
    Distance: 157 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'739 m ·Last eruption: 1877 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Lastarria
    Distance: 158 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'706 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Cordon del Azufre
    Distance: 160 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'481 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Negrillar, La
    Distance: 166 km ·Pyroclastic cone(s) ·Elevation: 4'220 m ·Chile
  • Corrida de Cori Volcanic Field
    Distance: 171 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'451 m ·Chile-Argentina

Región de Antofagasta

Context for this earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 764 Catalogue entries

Of 763 other entries for this area and period, 88 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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