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M3.0 Depth: 20.0 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Taltal, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-07 09:11:21 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near Taltal, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on January 7, 2026 at 09:11 UTC. With a focal depth of about 20 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 20 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 20 km
Shallow
20 km
20 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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