M4.2 Depth: 10.0 km

M4.2 Earthquake near Near Coast of Central Chile (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-02 11:30:44 UTC Local time: —

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: 39 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

Details

Magnitude

M4.2

Depth

10.0 km

UTC time

2026-01-02 11:30:44 UTC

Local time

—

Country

Chile

City

Región de Coquimbo

Source

gfz

Coordinates

-30.35000, -71.53000

Temperature

18.0°C

Map

Depth profile

Shallow

10 km

10 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

Volcanoes nearby

Tupungatito

Distance: 379 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
San Jose

Distance: 412 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
Maipo

Distance: 453 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
Solo, El

Distance: 453 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'205 m ·Chile-Argentina
Tipas

Distance: 455 km ·Complex ·Elevation: 6'658 m ·Argentina
Ojos del Salado, Nevados

Distance: 463 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina

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