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M3.0 Depth: 120.6 km

M3.0 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-12 21:59:40 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on January 12, 2026 at 21:59 UTC. At around 121 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 40 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 120.6 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 120.6 km
Intermediate
120.6 km
120.6 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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