Magnitude
M3.4
- Depth
- 114.9 km
- Source
- EMSC
Región de Tarapacá
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M3.4 Earthquake near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near TARAPACA, CHILE (Chile) on January 2, 2026 at 11:13 UTC. At around 115 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.
The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 30 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.
Details
ID
b912279fe3e5eec3f36e7344098920303a5fb3e0
Magnitude
M3.4
Depth
114.9 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 11:13:43 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-21.12000,
-68.90000
Temperature
20.4°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
114.9 km
114.9 km — close to the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Región de Tarapacá
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 381 Catalogue entries
Of 380 other entries for this area and period, 157 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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