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M3.2 Depth: 59.4 km

M3.2 Earthquake near Andacollo, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-15 19:45:49 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On January 15, 2026 at 19:45 UTC, a magnitude M3.2 earthquake occurred near Andacollo, Región de Coquimbo (Chile). With a focal depth of about 59 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 41 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 59.4 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 59.4 km
Shallow
59.4 km
59.4 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

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  • Tipas
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  • Ojos del Salado, Nevados
    Distance: 421 km ·Stratovolcano ·Elevation: 6'879 m ·Last eruption: 750 ·Chile-Argentina
  • San Jose
    Distance: 423 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'070 m ·Last eruption: 1960 ·Chile-Argentina
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    Distance: 442 km ·Stratovolcano(es) ·Elevation: 6'638 m ·Chile-Argentina

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