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M3.1 Depth: 45.1 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-21 13:00:29 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 21, 2026 at 13:00 UTC, a magnitude M3.1 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 45 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

Details

Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
45.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 13:00:29 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.56000, -70.72000
Temperature
22.9°C

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 45.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 45.1 km
Shallow
45.1 km
45.1 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Solo, El
    Distance: 208 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Nevada, Sierra
    Distance: 213 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'173 m ·Chile-Argentina
  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 225 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 226 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
  • Condor, El
    Distance: 235 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'373 m ·Argentina
  • Falso Azufre
    Distance: 235 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 5'906 m ·Chile-Argentina

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