Magnitude
M3.1
- Depth
- 45.1 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
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M3.1 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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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: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
a052a0231ef035d418c7d68ebd3834799746cd00
Magnitude
M3.1
Depth
45.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-21 13:00:29 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-26.56000,
-70.72000
Temperature
22.9°C
Depth profile
Shallow
45.1 km
45.1 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
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Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 2,731 Catalogue entries
Of 2,730 other entries for this area and period, 1,881 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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564
Country (24h)
Chile
27
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