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M2.7 Depth: 134.0 km

M2.7 Earthquake near Ollagüe, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 13:45:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 12, 2026 at 13:45 UTC, a magnitude M2.7 earthquake occurred near Ollagüe, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 134 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 41 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 134 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 134 km
Intermediate
134 km
134 km — deeper than 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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