Moderate magnitude 4.1 earthquake at 121 km depth4 Jan 14:53 UTC: First to report: EMSC after 3 minutes.4 Jan 14:56: Now using data updates from CSNI didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeJan 4, 2026 14:50:05 UTC - Local time at epicenterSunday, Jan 4, 2026, at 11:50 am (America/Santiago GMT -3)StatusconfirmedMagnitude4.1Depth121 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude19.133°S / 69.88°WProvincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileAlso near: Peru 94 km (58 mi) away | Bolivia 98 km (61 mi) awaySeismic antipode19.133°N / 110.12°EChinaShaking intensityII Very weak shakingFelt1 reportPrimary data sourceCSN (National Seismological Center (Centro Sismológico Nacional))Nearest volcanoIsluga (110 km / 68 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeOvercast Clouds 21.9°C (71 F), humidity: 33%, wind: 4 m/s (7 kts) from WEstimated seismic energy released8.9 x 1010 joules (24.8 megawatt hours, equivalent to 21.3 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.1 | about seismic energy16 minutes ago reported feltJan 4, 2026 14:50 GMT / Jan 4, 2026 11:50 am (Santiago time)Lat / Lng: -19.133 / -69.88: Chile: 32 km Al E De CuyaSource: CSNOther sources: EMSC: 4.1 / 121 kmDetail info | Read user reports | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-22574389',-19.13300,-69.88000,'16 minutes ago: Mag. 4.1, Chile: 32 km Al E De Cuya',html,'quakes-6-24.png',25,25,12,12,125]); function mkRep(id,notFelt){var nFelt=notFelt||false;var src="https://www.volcanoesandearthquakes.com/app/earthquake-report.php?quakeId="+id;if(nFelt==true){src+="¬Felt=true";}window.open(src,"","status=0,toolbar=0,location=0,directories=0,menubar=0,resizable=1,scrollbars=1,height=400,width=350");} function locationHashChanged(e){-1!=e.oldURL.indexOf("#popupMap")&&closePopup()} window.onhashchange = locationHashChanged; function comment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=(t.dataset.id,document.getElementById("commentForm"));"none"==a.style.display?(t.appendChild(a),a.style.display="block"):a.style.display="none"}function sendComment(e){var t=e.parentNode,a=t.parentNode.dataset.id,n=document.getElementById("commentContent"),p=n.value.trim();if(p){var o="id="+a+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId;o+="&comment="+decodeURIComponent(p),mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",o,function(e){e.responseText;alert("Thank you for submitting your comment!"),t.style.display="none",n.value=""})}}function flagReport(e){var t=e.parentNode.dataset.id;if(confirm("Report this as inappropriate?")){var a="id="+t+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&flagAsInappropriate=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",a,function(t){var a=t.responseText;alert(a),e.style.display="none"})}}function likeReport(e){var t="id="+e.parentNode.dataset.id+"&quakeId="+thisQuakeId+"&like=1";mkRequest("//reports.volcanodiscovery.com/app/eqReportComment.php","post",t,function(t){t.responseText;e.style.opacity=.5})}]]>[smaller] [bigger]Most recent quakes Top 20 past 24 hrs Quakes in ChileNearby placesThe closest larger town where the quake might have been felt is Camarones, a town with 606 inhabitants in Chile, in 13.7 km (9 mi) distance north of the epicenter. People likely experienced very weak shaking there.The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry14 km (9 mi)N of epicenterCamarones(pop: 606)II: Very weakArica, Region de Arica y ParinacotaChile32 km (20 mi)W of epicenterCuya(pop: 166)II: Very weakArica, Region de Arica y ParinacotaChile43 km (26 mi)SE of epicenterFrancia(pop: 62)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile43 km (27 mi)NE of epicenterEsquiña(pop: 54)II: Very weakArica, Region de Arica y ParinacotaChile47 km (29 mi)NE of epicenterTimar(pop: 57)II: Very weakArica, Region de Arica y ParinacotaChile50 km (31 mi)E of epicenterNama(pop: 44)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile52 km (32 mi)E of epicenterCamina(pop: 1,340)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile62 km (39 mi)SW of epicenterPisagua(pop: 443)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile85 km (53 mi)SE of epicenterSotoca(pop: 49)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile85 km (53 mi)NW of epicenterArica(pop: 241,700)II: Very weakRegion de Arica y ParinacotaChile94 km (58 mi)SE of epicenterPachica(pop: 168)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile96 km (60 mi)SE of epicenterTarapaca(pop: 121)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile97 km (60 mi)S of epicenterHuara(pop: 2,860)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile99 km (61 mi)SE of epicenterMocha(pop: 12)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile104 km (64 mi)SE of epicenterSibaya(pop: 46)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile109 km (68 mi)N of epicenterPutre(pop: 2,770)II: Very weakParinacota, Region de Arica y ParinacotaChile110 km (69 mi)NW of epicenterLos Palos(pop: 207)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru113 km (70 mi)S of epicenterBaquedano(pop: 587)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile123 km (76 mi)NW of epicenterLos Olivos(pop: 484)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru123 km (77 mi)S of epicenterIquique(pop: 199,600)II: Very weakTarapacáChile125 km (78 mi)S of epicenterPozo Almonte(pop: 16,900)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile126 km (78 mi)SE of epicenterMamiña(pop: 319)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile129 km (80 mi)S of epicenterAlto Hospicio(pop: 142,100)II: Very weakProvincia de Iquique, TarapacáChile130 km (81 mi)N of epicenterTacna(pop: 286,200)II: Very weakTacnaPeru131 km (82 mi)E of epicenterColchane(pop: 1,730)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile136 km (84 mi)S of epicenterLa Tirana(pop: 1,530)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile136 km (85 mi)N of epicenterCalana(pop: 875)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru143 km (89 mi)N of epicenterVilavilani(pop: 321)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru144 km (89 mi)N of epicenterCalientes(pop: 231)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru144 km (90 mi)NW of epicenterVila Vila(pop: 474)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru147 km (91 mi)S of epicenterLos Verdes(pop: 216)II: Very weakProvincia de Iquique, TarapacáChile152 km (94 mi)NW of epicenterEl Huayco(pop: 30)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru157 km (97 mi)N of epicenterAtaspaca(pop: 76)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru158 km (98 mi)NW of epicenterLas Yaras(pop: 585)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru162 km (100 mi)S of epicenterPica(pop: 9,300)II: Very weakProvincia del Tamarugal, TarapacáChile163 km (101 mi)NW of epicenterSama Grande(pop: 826)II: Very weakTacna, TacnaPeru182 km (113 mi)NW of epicenterIte(pop: 998)I: Not feltJorge Basadre, TacnaPeru211 km (131 mi)NE of epicenterCurahuara de Carangas(pop: 1,610)I: Not feltOruroBoliviaNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quake (1)So far, we have received 1 report for this quake from Chile.It came from near Maria Elena, a town with 4,900 inhabitants in Region de Antofagasta in 358 km (222 mi) distance south of the epicenter, Chile.This section is being updated as new data comes in.User reports estimate the perceived ground shaking intensity according to the MMI (Modified Mercalli Intensity) scale.TranslateMaria Elena, Provincia de Tocopilla, Antofagasta (357.6 km S of epicenter) [Map] / Weak shaking (MMI III) (reported through our app)List of cities/places with most reportsPlaceDistance from epicenterAverage reported Shaking IntensityNr. of reportsMaria Elena, Region de Antofagasta, Chile(Pop.: 4,902)358 km (222 mi)S of epicenterIII: Weak shaking1Note: Only reports with latitude/longitude coordinate positions given (1 in total) could be used for statistics.What is Intensity and the Mercalli Intensity Scale?The amount of shaking that occurs on the surface due to an earthquake is called the intensity. It is commonly measured on the so-called Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) ranging from 1 (not felt) to 10 (extreme shaking), and given in Roman numerals as I,II,...IX, X, and often displayed with color codes ranging from light blue to dark red.Earthquake intensity depends mainly on the magnitude and depth of the quake as well as the distance from the epicenter: The further away, the less shaking intensity occurs.Read more about the MMI scale!I didn't feel itI felt this quakeIf you were near the epicenter and felt it, please share your experience and submit a short "I felt it" report! Other users would love to hear about it!If you did NOT feel the quake although you were in the area, please report it as well! Your contribution is valuable to earthquake science and seismic hazard analysis.Compare Quake DataData for the same earthquake as reported by different agenciesThe more agencies report about the same quake and post similar data, the more confidence you can have in the data. It takes normally up to a few hours until earthquake parameters are calculated with near-optimum precision.MagDepthTime GMT2026-01-4EpicenterAgency4.1121 km75 mi14:50:0532 km al E de CuyaCSN (National Seismological Center (Centro Sismológico Nacional))4.09121 km75 mi14:50:05TARAPACA, CHILE0.3 km (0.2 mi) epicenter difference with CSNEMSC (European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre)Aftershocks for this quakeNo aftershocks have been recorded so far. When aftershocks are detected, we will update this section.What are aftershocks?Larger earthquakes (above magnitude 5 or so) such as this one are usually followed by smaller ones known as aftershocks that occur in the same area during the days, weeks, months or even years after the main shock.[More info]What about this quake?Based on its magnitude, the fault that was active during the quake likely ruptured beneath a surface area of approximately 1 km2 (0 square miles) as a first-order estimate. The length of the rupture zone thus was probably around 2 km (1 mi).[More info]Recorded aftershocks, latest first (0 quake)Jan 4, 2026 11:50 am (Santiago)16 minutes ago4.1121 km0 km - This quakeProvincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, 85 km SE of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 26 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 316 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 6 or higher: 0.15 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 6.8 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 2.6 quakes per yearMag. 4 or higher: 34.1 quakes per year (or 2.8 quakes per month)Mag. 3 or higher: 154 quakes per year (or 12.8 quakes per month)Mag. 2 or higher: 316 quakes per year (or 26.3 quakes per month)The area where this quake occurred has a very high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 19 quakes above magnitude 6 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 5 to 10 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeThe earthquake occurred 7 weeks after a magnitude 4.3 earthquake had hit on Thursday, Nov 13, 2025, at 01:59 am local time (America/Santiago GMT -3) in 94 km (58 mi) distance to the east:Mag. 4.3 earthquake Provincia de Iquique - Tarapacá, Chile - Nov 13, 2025 - The largest quake near the epicenter of this quake during the 10 years before was an event of magnitude 6.3. It had occurred 8 years earlier, on Saturday, Jan 20, 2018, at 09:06 pm local time (America/Santiago GMT -4) in Arica, Chile:Mag. 6.3 earthquake 101 km southeast of Arica - Region de Arica y Parinacota, Chile - Jan 20, 2018 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 8.2. It had occurred 12 years ago earlier, on Tuesday, Apr 1, 2014, at 06:46 pm (GMT -5 local time) in Tarapacá, Chile:Mag. 8.2 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Tarapacá, Chile - Apr 1, 2014 - Below is a list and map of larger or recent quakes that had occurred near the epicenter before this earthquake (within up to 100 km/61 mi distance, up to 300 km/183 mi for very large quakes above mag. 7). Filter and sort the list by magnitude or time.Max results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageDate and TimeMagDepthDistanceLocationDetailsMapDec 15, 2025 01:04 pm (Santiago)4.0115 km70 km (43 mi) to the NParinacota, 66 km east of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoNov 13, 2025 01:59 am (Santiago)4.310 km94 km (58 mi) to the EProvincia de Iquique, 39 km west of Colchane, Provincia del Tamarugal, Tarapacá, Chile 2 reportsInfoNov 12, 2025 10:12 am (Santiago)4.54 km98 km (61 mi) to the EProvincia de Iquique, 36 km west of Colchane, Provincia del Tamarugal, Tarapacá, ChileInfoNov 12, 2025 10:10 am (Santiago)4.05 km93 km (58 mi) to the EProvincia de Iquique, 42 km west of Colchane, Provincia del Tamarugal, Tarapacá, ChileInfoNov 11, 2025 07:35 am (Santiago)4.08 km95 km (59 mi) to the EProvincia de Iquique, 36 km west of Colchane, Provincia del Tamarugal, Tarapacá, ChileInfoNov 11, 2025 07:32 am (Santiago)4.110 km92 km (57 mi) to the EProvincia de Iquique, 40 km west of Colchane, Provincia del Tamarugal, Tarapacá, ChileInfoNov 2, 2025 10:16 am (Santiago)4.183 km14 km (8.8 mi) to the N 73 km southeast of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, Chile 1 reportInfoSep 28, 2025 05:53 pm (Santiago)4.610 km50 km (31 mi) to the SProvincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, 135 km southeast of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, Chile 3 reportsInfoMay 26, 2025 12:50 am (Santiago)5.8104 km72 km (45 mi) to the SE 100 km northeast of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, Chile 28 reportsInfoDec 2, 2023 03:55 am (Santiago)5.8112 km75 km (47 mi) to the EProvincia del Tamarugal, 151 km northeast of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, Chile 2 reportsInfoNov 1, 2018 10:19 pm (Universal Time)5.984 km72 km (45 mi) to the SEProvincia del Tamarugal, 122 km northeast of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoJan 20, 2018 09:06 pm (Santiago)6.3116 km54 km (33 mi) to the NE 101 km southeast of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, Chile 13 reportsInfoOct 10, 2017 02:32 am (Santiago)6.294 km63 km (39 mi) to the NE 73 km east of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, Chile 51 reportsInfoApr 2, 2014 09:43 pm (GMT -5)7.722 km172 km (107 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 54 km southwest of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, Chile 7 reportsInfoApr 1, 2014 07:59 pm (Santiago)5.822 km50 km (31 mi) to the SW 80 km north of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoApr 1, 2014 06:46 pm (GMT -5)8.225 km107 km (67 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 93 km northwest of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, Chile 14 reportsInfoMar 16, 2014 04:17 pm (GMT -5)7.033 km121 km (75 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 67 km northwest of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, Chile 2 reportsInfoNov 12, 2009 11:05 pm (Santiago)6.527 km55 km (34 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 93 km north of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoApr 16, 2009 09:08 pm (GMT -5)6.125 km81 km (50 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 78 km northwest of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoDec 25, 2007 12:20 pm (Santiago)5.8113 km94 km (58 mi) to the E 143 km northeast of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoMar 24, 2007 03:13 pm (Santiago)5.730 km71 km (44 mi) to the S 55 km north of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoJun 13, 2005 06:44 pm (Santiago)7.8116 km119 km (74 mi) to the SE 103 km east of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoFeb 26, 2002 04:32 am (Santiago)5.692 km95 km (59 mi) to the N 66 km east of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoJan 14, 2002 12:36 pm (Santiago)5.833 km74 km (46 mi) to the E 133 km northeast of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoJul 24, 2001 01:00 am (Santiago)6.433 km74 km (46 mi) to the SE 127 km northeast of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoNov 30, 1999 12:01 am (Santiago)6.6128 km79 km (49 mi) to the E 128 km east of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoMay 9, 1994 09:49 pm (Santiago)5.952 km54 km (34 mi) to the S 77 km northeast of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoAug 8, 1987 11:48 am (Santiago)7.270 km17 km (10.6 mi) to the NW 69 km southeast of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoMay 18, 1985 12:59 pm (Santiago)6.0110 km88 km (55 mi) to the EParinacota, 144 km southeast of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoMay 26, 1980 02:41 pm (Santiago)6.1114 km72 km (45 mi) to the E 134 km northeast of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoAug 25, 1975 05:42 pm (Santiago)5.7119 km76 km (47 mi) to the EProvincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, 147 km southeast of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoFeb 26, 1975 04:14 pm (Santiago)5.782 km97 km (61 mi) to the SE 103 km northeast of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoDec 20, 1967 10:25 pm (Santiago)7.345 km304 km (189 mi) to the S 37 km northeast of Tocopilla, Provincia de Tocopilla, Region de Antofagasta, ChileInfoJun 13, 1959 08:12 pm (Santiago)7.1109 km177 km (110 mi) to the SE 136 km east of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoJan 8, 1956 04:54 pm (Santiago)6.552 km68 km (43 mi) to the WSouth Pacific Ocean, 59 km south of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoOct 6, 1940 03:38 pm (Universal Time)6.215 km102 km (63 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 68 km northwest of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoOct 4, 1940 07:55 am (Universal Time)7.235 km110 km (68 mi) to the SW Near The Coast of Tarapaca, ChileInfoApr 17, 1938 02:39 pm (Universal Time)6.335 km59 km (37 mi) to the S 66 km north of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoDec 4, 1934 05:24 pm (Universal Time)6.535 km21 km (13 mi) to the SEProvincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, 106 km southeast of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoFeb 23, 1933 08:09 am (Universal Time)7.235 km158 km (98 mi) to the SSouth Pacific Ocean, 35 km south of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoAug 12, 1923 08:11 am (Santiago)6.00 km83 km (52 mi) to the NW 2.7 km south of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoMar 28, 1922 03:58 am (Universal Time)7.2150 km303 km (188 mi) to the SEDepartamento de Potosi, 382 km southwest of Sucre, BoliviaInfoOct 20, 1921 06:03 am (Universal Time)7.2117 km142 km (88 mi) to the SE 149 km east of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoAug 17, 1918 06:53 am (Universal Time)6.435 km37 km (23 mi) to the SW 93 km north of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoAug 25, 1916 05:44 am (La Paz)7.50 km286 km (178 mi) to the SE 282 km southwest of Potosi, Departamento de Potosi, BoliviaInfoJun 6, 1915 05:29 pm (La Paz)7.60 km161 km (100 mi) to the NE 160 km west of Oruro, Oruro, BoliviaInfoSep 15, 1911 08:10 am (GMT -5)7.30 km242 km (150 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 195 km west of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoDec 26, 1906 01:53 am (Lima)7.90 km173 km (107 mi) to the NWSouth Pacific Ocean, 55 km southeast of Ilo, Departamento de Moquegua, PeruInfoDec 26, 1906 05:53 am (Universal Time)6.835 km89 km (56 mi) to the SWSouth Pacific Ocean, 88 km northwest of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoAug 30, 1906 02:38 am (Universal Time)6.960 km89 km (55 mi) to the N 26 km northeast of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoMay 6, 1906 08:00 pm (Santiago)6.00 km83 km (52 mi) to the NW 2.7 km south of Arica, Arica, Region de Arica y Parinacota, ChileInfoMar 5, 1902 07:03 pm (Universal Time)6.80 km97 km (60 mi) to the S 28 km northeast of Iquique, Provincia de Iquique, Tarapacá, ChileInfoMap of earlier quakes in the area of this quakeMax results102050100AllMagnitudeAll2+3+4+5+6+7+8+Time before48 hours1 week30 days1 year5 years30 yearsAny ageOldest quakes are shown in yellow, most recent in red.[quakes -][quakes +][smaller][bigger]