Preliminary earthquake data and analysis
| Event ID | 1550288 |
|---|---|
| Event time | 2026-01-14 14:36:40 (UTC) |
| Local time | 2026-01-14 17:36:40 - [It was evening in the affected area.] |
| Last update | 2026-01-14 14:50:58 (UTC) |
| Magnitude | 3.4 |
| Depth | 45.1 km |
| Class | Minor |
| Hypocenter | Shallow depth |
| Mercalli scale | 1 |
| Possible effects | People do not feel any Earth movement. |
| Data status | |
| Data provider | EMSC |
| Continent | South-America |
|---|---|
| Country | Chile |
| Administration area | Atacama |
| Nearest settlement | Vallenar |
| Distance | 65 km |
| Course | SW |
| Surface type | underground quake |