Earthquake · Reviewed by USGS
M4.0 earthquake 17 km ESE of Lota, Chile
A magnitude 4.0 earthquake struck 17 km ESE of Lota, Chile at Jan 1, 2026, 13:25 UTC, at a depth of 42 km. The epicentre was 17 km (11 mi) S of Hualqui. 1 people reported feeling it to USGS.
Details
| Magnitude | 4.0 mwr |
|---|---|
| Time | Jan 1, 2026, 13:25 UTC |
| Depth | 42.1 km |
| Coordinates | -37.124, -72.962 |
| Felt reports | 1 |
| Tsunami flag | None |
| Source | USGS event page |
02 — Around it
Other earthquakes within 100 km
| Magnitude | Location | Distance | Depth | Time |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4.5 | 52 km NW of Arauco, Chile | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 10 km | |
| 4.4 | 19 km NE of Tomé, Chile | 69 km / 43 mi | depth 45 km | |
| 4.2 | 13 km NE of Cañete, Chile | 72 km / 45 mi | depth 28 km | |
| 5.5 | 19 km ENE of Cañete, Chile | 71 km / 44 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.2 | 3 km N of Cañete, Chile | 82 km / 51 mi | depth 35 km | |
| 4.4 | 22 km ESE of Chiguayante, Chile | 23 km / 14 mi | depth 27 km | |
| 4.4 | 35 km NW of Lebu, Chile | 88 km / 55 mi | depth 35 km |
USGS can revise magnitude and location after the first report. See magnitude vs intensity and aftershocks.