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M3.0 Depth: 23.8 km

M3.0 Earthquake near La Serena, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-20 14:38:38 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.0 earthquake was recorded near La Serena, Región de Coquimbo (Chile) on January 20, 2026 at 14:38 UTC. With a focal depth of about 24 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 23.8 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 23.8 km
Shallow
23.8 km
23.8 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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