M2.6 Depth: 46.2 km

M2.6 Earthquake near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 05:52:43 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 2, 2026 at 05:52 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near COQUIMBO, CHILE (Chile). With a focal depth of about 46 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M2.6

Depth

46.2 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 05:52:43 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

emsc

Coordinates

-29.62000, -71.19000

Temperature

11.6°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

46.2 km

46.2 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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