Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1541722 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-01-02 19:30:36 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-01-02 22:30:36 - [It was night in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-01-02 19:34:45 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 4.5 |
| Depth | 72.8 km |
| Class | Light |
| Hypocenter | Medium deep |
| Mercalli scale | 4 |
| Possible effects | Most people indoors feel movement. Hanging objects swing. Dishes, windows, and doors rattle. The earthquake feels like a heavy truck hitting the walls. A few people outdoors may feel movement. Parked cars rock. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Administration area | Atacama |
| Nearest settlement | Diego de Almagro |
| Distance | 31 km |
| Course | SW |
| Surface type | underground quake |