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M3.1 Depth: 70.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near Monte Patria, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-25 23:06:09 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near Monte Patria, Región de Coquimbo (Chile) on January 25, 2026 at 23:06 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 71 km. 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 39 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 70.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 70.9 km
Intermediate
70.9 km
70.9 km — shallower 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 324 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 359 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 401 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 440 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 445 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tipas
    Distance: 454 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina

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