Magnitude
M4.0
- Depth
- 55.2 km
- Source
- EMSC
Chile
Country overviewChile
M4.0 Earthquake near Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On January 10, 2026 at 14:42 UTC, a magnitude M4.0 earthquake occurred near Chile (Chile). The hypocenter lay relatively close to the surface at around 55 km, increasing how strongly it was felt. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 28 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.4.
Details
ID
ac99f720f2b3e8f1799f3b263ee70a1225c9e93d
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
55.2 km
UTC time
2026-01-10 14:42:01 UTC
Local time
—
Country
City
Chile
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-28.55000,
-71.37000
Temperature
19.1°C
Depth profile
Shallow
55.2 km
55.2 km — shallower than the regional average (100.2 km)
Regional average: 100.2 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
No unambiguous area assignment
Context for this earthquake
This event has no unambiguous country assignment in the analysed catalogue. It is therefore not assigned to a regional profile.
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Stats (last 24h)
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758
Country (24h)
Chile
28
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