M2.7 Depth: 100.2 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Alto del Carmen, Región de Atacama (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-30 06:37:31 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On January 30, 2026 at 06:37 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Alto del Carmen, Región de Atacama (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 100 km. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 35 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 100.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 100.2 km
Intermediate
100.2 km
100.2 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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