Back to map
Chile · Región de Antofagasta

M3.6 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-09 00:24:14 UTC Local time: —
Magnitude
M3.6
Depth
252.1 km
Source
EMSC

Región de Antofagasta · San Pedro de Atacama

Country overview

Map

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.6 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on January 9, 2026 at 00:24 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 252 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 29 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 252.1 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 252.1 km
Intermediate
252.1 km
252.1 km — deeper than 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

  • Chiliques
    Distance: 14 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'778 m ·Chile
  • Cordon de Puntas Negras
    Distance: 17 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'852 m ·Chile
  • Lascar
    Distance: 30 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'592 m ·Last eruption: 2026 ·Chile
  • Miniques
    Distance: 33 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 5'910 m ·Chile
  • Acamarachi
    Distance: 34 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'023 m ·Chile
  • Colachi
    Distance: 40 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'631 m ·Chile

Región de Antofagasta

Context for this earthquake

08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 764 Catalogue entries

Of 763 other entries for this area and period, 218 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

Open seismic profile

Historic earthquake map · Chile

Open history map
Explore recent and long-term earthquake activity in this country. Use filters to narrow down by magnitude, depth, and date range.

Country statistics · Chile

Country overview
View earthquake KPIs, strongest and latest events, and averages for this country.

Share