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M4.0 Earthquake near Ovalle, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-08 00:31:37 UTC Local time: —

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About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.0 earthquake was recorded near Ovalle, Región de Coquimbo (Chile) on January 8, 2026 at 00:31 UTC. With a focal depth of about 39 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. 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: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 29 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

Details

ID
cc8c875268d8e95bd0293d76f7876d234e7b2780
Magnitude
M4.0
Depth
39.1 km
UTC time
2026-01-08 00:31:37 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Chile
State
Región de Coquimbo
City
Ovalle
County
Provincia de Limarí
Source
emsc
Coordinates
-30.92000, -71.60000
Temperature
17.6°C

Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 39.1 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 39.1 km
Shallow
39.1 km
39.1 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

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 326 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 357 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 397 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 428 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 437 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 448 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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, 35 have a higher stored magnitude. Different magnitude types and reports not yet merged limit the comparison.

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