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M3.4 Depth: 115.0 km

M3.4 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-18 10:19:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.4 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on January 18, 2026 at 10:19 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 115 km. 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: 115 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 115 km
Intermediate
115 km
115 km — close to the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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