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M2.6 Depth: 97.3 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Tierra Amarilla, Región de Atacama (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-27 18:55:05 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 27, 2026 at 18:55 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Tierra Amarilla, Región de Atacama (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 97 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 37 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 97.3 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 97.3 km
Intermediate
97.3 km
97.3 km — close to 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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