Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 86.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región de Atacama
Country overviewChile
M4.5 Earthquake near Near Coast of Northern Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On January 2, 2026 at 19:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.5 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Northern Chile (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 86 km. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
8297ee36fec15651d5135e65cfa6c5e1cfe01c1d
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
86.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 19:30:35 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-26.52000,
-70.45000
Temperature
18.1°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
86 km
86 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Atacama
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 127 Catalogue entries
Of 126 other entries for this area and period, 6 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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585
Country (24h)
Chile
30
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