Magnitude
M4.2
- Depth
- 10.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región de Coquimbo
Country overviewChile
M4.2 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile)
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About this earthquake
On January 2, 2026 at 11:30 UTC, a magnitude M4.2 earthquake occurred near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile). With a focal depth of about 10 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.
The event was recorded by GFZ. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
cafff440815963a64bd8e4bc5a12b1dc39154879
Magnitude
M4.2
Depth
10.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-02 11:30:44 UTC
Local time
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Country
City
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-30.35000,
-71.53000
Temperature
18.0°C
Depth profile
Shallow
10 km
10 km — shallower than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 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
Región de Coquimbo
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 174 Catalogue entries
Of 173 other entries for this area and period, 30 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.
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Stats (last 24h)
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585
Country (24h)
Chile
30
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