Magnitude
M4.5
- Depth
- 144.0 km
- Source
- GFZ
Región de Antofagasta
Country overviewChile
M4.5 Earthquake near Chile-Bolivia Border Region (Chile)
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About this earthquake
A magnitude M4.5 earthquake was recorded near Chile-Bolivia Border Region (Chile) on January 1, 2026 at 22:49 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 144 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.
The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 30 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.
Details
ID
dd4bdc17b4a4a2ab0d69e3383012d19f06a3ac01
Magnitude
M4.5
Depth
144.0 km
UTC time
2026-01-01 22:49:46 UTC
Local time
—
Country
Source
gfz
Coordinates
-21.80000,
-68.56000
Temperature
16.9°C
Depth profile
Intermediate
144 km
144 km — deeper than the regional average (99.3 km)
Regional average: 99.3 km
Why depth matters
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Volcanoes nearby
Región de Antofagasta
Context for this earthquake
08 Sep 2025 – 08 Sep 2026 · M ≥ 3.0 · 764 Catalogue entries
Of 763 other entries for this area and period, 44 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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