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M3.1 Depth: 258.9 km

M3.1 Earthquake near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-01-06 13:37:31 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M3.1 earthquake was recorded near San Pedro de Atacama, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on January 6, 2026 at 13:37 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 259 km. Shaking of this size is frequently noticed but usually harmless.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 38 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M3.4.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 258.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 258.9 km
Intermediate
258.9 km
258.9 km — deeper than 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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