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M3.5 Depth: 106.8 km

M3.5 Earthquake near Monte Patria, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 17:01:20 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 6, 2026 at 17:01 UTC, a magnitude M3.5 earthquake occurred near Monte Patria, Región de Coquimbo (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 107 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 106.8 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 106.8 km
Intermediate
106.8 km
106.8 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

Volcanoes nearby

  • Tupungatito
    Distance: 274 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 5'660 m ·Last eruption: 1987 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 312 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Maipo
    Distance: 354 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'323 m ·Last eruption: 1912 ·Chile-Argentina
  • Palomo
    Distance: 398 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'860 m ·Chile
  • Atuel, Caldera del
    Distance: 400 km ·Caldera ·Elevation: 5'189 m ·Argentina
  • Tinguiririca
    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 4'280 m ·Last eruption: 1917 ·Chile

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