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M2.5 Depth: 43.2 km

M2.5 Earthquake near Mejillones, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 22:15:16 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 22:15 UTC, a magnitude M2.5 earthquake occurred near Mejillones, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 43 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 41 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 43.2 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 43.2 km
Shallow
43.2 km
43.2 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

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