Moderate magnitude 4.2 earthquake at 42 km depth2 Jan 00:57 UTC: First to report: EMSC after 4 minutes.2 Jan 01:00: Now using data updates from CSN2 Jan 01:06: Magnitude recalculated from 3.3 to 4.2. Hypocenter depth recalculated from 37.00 to 42.00 km (from 23 to 26 mi). Epicenter location corrected by 147 km (91 mi) towards SSW.I didn't feel itI felt this quakeEarthquake detailsDate & timeJan 2, 2026 00:53:46 UTC - Local time at epicenterThursday, Jan 1, 2026, at 09:53 pm (America/Santiago GMT -3)StatusconfirmedMagnitude4.2Depth42 kmEpicenter latitude / longitude42.718°S / 74.182°WProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileSeismic antipode42.718°N / 105.818°EChinaShaking intensityIII Weak shaking near epicenterFelt3 reportsPrimary data sourceCSN (National Seismological Center (Centro Sismológico Nacional))Nearest volcanoCorcovado (124 km / 77 mi)Weather at epicenter at time of quakeClear Sky 17°C (63 F), humidity: 74%, wind: 3 m/s (7 kts) from SEstimated seismic energy released1.3 x 1011 joules (35 megawatt hours, equivalent to 30.1 tons of TNT) | equivalent to ONE quake of magnitude 4.2 | about seismic energy13 minutes ago reported feltJan 2, 2026 00:53 GMT / Jan 1, 2026 09:53 pm (Santiago time)Lat / Lng: -42.718 / -74.182: 43 km Al SO De CastroSource: CSNOther sources: EMSC: 3.3 / 37 kmDetail info | Read user reports | You felt it? - Report it!';storedMarkers.push(['quake-22564959',-42.71800,-74.18200,'13 minutes ago: Mag. 4.2, 43 km Al SO De Castro',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 Castro, a town with 30,000 inhabitants in Chile, in 43 km (27 mi) distance northeast of the epicenter. People likely experienced weak shaking there. Several smaller towns and villages are located closer to the epicenter and might have experienced stronger shaking.The following table shows some of the places that might have been affected (or not) by the shaking.DistancePlaceMax. shaking intensity(*)RegionCountry35 km (22 mi)E of epicenterChonchi(pop: 12,600)III: WeakProvincia de Chiloe, Region de los LagosChile43 km (27 mi)NE of epicenterCastro(pop: 29,900)III: WeakProvincia de Chiloe, Region de los LagosChile58 km (36 mi)NE of epicenterDalcahue(pop: 13,100)III: WeakProvincia de Chiloe, Region de los LagosChile64 km (40 mi)SE of epicenterQuellon(pop: 21,800)III: WeakProvincia de Chiloe, Region de los LagosChile99 km (61 mi)N of epicenterAncud(pop: 28,000)II: Very weakProvincia de Chiloe, Region de los LagosChile122 km (76 mi)E of epicenterChaiten(pop: 3,350)II: Very weakProvincia de Palena, Region de los LagosChile131 km (82 mi)N of epicenterMaullin(pop: 15,600)II: Very weakProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile136 km (85 mi)NE of epicenterCalbuco(pop: 12,500)II: Very weakProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile173 km (107 mi)NE of epicenterPuerto Montt(pop: 245,900)II: Very weakProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile184 km (115 mi)NE of epicenterPuerto Varas(pop: 25,000)II: Very weakProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile185 km (115 mi)N of epicenterFresia(pop: 11,400)II: Very weakProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile189 km (118 mi)NE of epicenterLlanquihue(pop: 16,200)II: Very weakRegion de los LagosChile195 km (121 mi)E of epicenterFutaleufu(pop: 1,830)II: Very weakProvincia de Palena, Region de los LagosChile206 km (128 mi)NE of epicenterCochamo(pop: 3,910)II: Very weakProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile216 km (134 mi)NE of epicenterEnsenada(pop: 1,300)II: Very weakProvincia de Llanquihue, Region de los LagosChile217 km (135 mi)SE of epicenterPalena(pop: 1,690)II: Very weakRegion de los LagosChile218 km (135 mi)NE of epicenterPurranque(pop: 13,600)II: Very weakProvincia de Osorno, Region de los LagosChile224 km (139 mi)E of epicenterLago Puelo(pop: 4,050)II: Very weakDepartamento de Cushamen, Chubut ProvinceArgentina225 km (140 mi)E of epicenterTrevelin(pop: 6,400)II: Very weakDepartamento de Futaleufu, Chubut ProvinceArgentina233 km (145 mi)E of epicenterEl Bolson(pop: 15,500)I: Not feltBariloche, Rio Negro ProvinceArgentina235 km (146 mi)E of epicenterEsquel(pop: 28,500)I: Not feltDepartamento de Futaleufu, Chubut ProvinceArgentina254 km (158 mi)N of epicenterOsorno(pop: 135,800)I: Not feltRegion de los LagosChile255 km (159 mi)SE of epicenterPuerto Cisnes(pop: 2,510)I: Not feltAisen, Region AysenChile259 km (161 mi)E of epicenterEl Maiten(pop: 3,780)I: Not feltDepartamento de Cushamen, Chubut ProvinceArgentina264 km (164 mi)NE of epicenterPuyehue(pop: 3,930)I: Not feltRanco, Region de los RiosChile279 km (174 mi)SE of epicenterRio Pico(pop: 1,390)I: Not feltDepartamento de Tehuelches, Chubut ProvinceArgentina284 km (176 mi)N of epicenterRio Bueno(pop: 15,500)I: Not feltRanco, Region de los RiosChile285 km (177 mi)N of epicenterLa Union(pop: 26,300)I: Not feltRanco, Region de los RiosChile295 km (183 mi)NE of epicenterBariloche(pop: 95,400)I: Not feltRio Negro ProvinceArgentina303 km (188 mi)NE of epicenterVilla La Angostura(pop: 7,530)I: Not feltLos Lagos, Neuquen ProvinceArgentina313 km (195 mi)NE of epicenterSanta Rosa(pop: 1000)I: Not feltProvincia de Valdivia, Region de los RiosChile314 km (195 mi)N of epicenterPaillaco(pop: 19,100)I: Not feltProvincia de Valdivia, Region de los RiosChile321 km (200 mi)N of epicenterCorral(pop: 3,500)I: Not feltProvincia de Valdivia, Region de los RiosChile321 km (200 mi)S of epicenterPuerto Aysen(pop: 16,900)I: Not feltAisen, Region AysenChile325 km (202 mi)NE of epicenterFutrono(pop: 13,700)I: Not feltRanco, Region de los RiosChile325 km (202 mi)S of epicenterPuerto Chacabuco(pop: 1,240)I: Not feltAisen, Region AysenChile328 km (204 mi)N of epicenterLas Gaviotas(pop: 1,500)I: Not feltProvincia de Valdivia, Region de los RiosChile360 km (224 mi)SE of epicenterCoyhaique(pop: 45,800)I: Not feltRegion AysenChile370 km (230 mi)NE of epicenterSan Martin de los Andes(pop: 23,500)I: Not feltDepartamento de Lacar, Neuquen ProvinceArgentina403 km (250 mi)NE of epicenterJunin de los Andes(pop: 10,600)I: Not feltHuiliches, Neuquen ProvinceArgentinaNotes:(*) Shaking intensity according to the Modified Mercalli Intensity Scale (MMI) and estimated using seismic models.User-reports for this quake (3)So far, we have received 3 reports for this quake from Chile. The quake was reported to have been felt in up to approx. 60 km (37 mi) distance, with isolated cases to have felt the quake even 64 km (40 mi) away.Most reports came from Quellon (2 reports), a town with 22,000 inhabitants in Region de los Lagos in 64 km (40 mi) distance southeast of the epicenter, Chile, and Castro (1 report) (43 km or 27 mi to the northeast), a town with 30,000 inhabitants. Further below is a list of places where most people reported this quake.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.Contribute:Leave a comment if you find a particular report interesting or want to add to it.Flag as inappropriate.Mark as helpful or interesting.Send your own user report!TranslateQuellon (64.4 km SE of epicenter) [Map] / Weak shaking (MMI III) : acostado en mi cama este es el tercer temblor que he sentido en la última hora Castro (45 km NE of epicenter) [Map] / Very weak shaking (MMI II)Quellon, Provincia de Chiloé, Los Lagos Region (63.6 km SE of epicenter) [Map] / Weak shaking (MMI III) / single vertical bump / 5-10 s : suave pero consistente List of cities/places with most reportsPlaceDistance from epicenterAverage reported Shaking IntensityNr. of reportsQuellon, Region de los Lagos, Chile(Pop.: 21,823)64 km (40 mi)SE of epicenterIII: Weak shaking2Castro, Region de los Lagos, Chile(Pop.: 29,926)43 km (27 mi)NE of epicenterII: Very weak shaking1Note: Only reports with latitude/longitude coordinate positions given (3 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!Number of reports by intensityShaking intensityNumber of reportsMin-Max distance from epicenter (*)Average distance (*)II: Very weak shaking145–45 km (28–28 mi)45 km (28 mi)III: Weak shaking264–64 km (39–40 mi)64 km (40 mi)Notes(*) Reports are filtered to exclude those that are likely highly inaccurate or esaggerated.Only reports with latitude/longitude coordinate positions given (3 in total) could be used for geographic statistics.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 GMT2026-01-2EpicenterAgency4.242 km26 mi00:53:4643 km al SO de CastroCSN (National Seismological Center (Centro Sismológico Nacional))3.337 km23 mi00:54:06LOS LAGOS, CHILE147 km (91 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 2 km2 (1 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 1, 2026 09:53 pm (Santiago)14 minutes ago - felt4.242 km0 km - This quake173 km SW of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileMain Shock (this quake)MoreMap of aftershocksEarthquake statisticsAverage number of earthquakesBased on data from the past 56 years and our earthquake archive back to 1900, there are about 23.3 quakes on average per year in the area near the epicenter of this quake (within 100 km/61 mi):Mag. 6 or higher: 0.03 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 31.3 years)Mag. 5 or higher: 0.26 quakes per year (or 1 quake every 3.8 years)Mag. 4 or higher: 3.1 quakes per yearMag. 3 or higher: 12.8 quakes per yearMag. 2 or higher: 23.5 quakes per yearThe area where this quake occurred has a high level of seismic activity. It has had at least 4 quakes above magnitude 6 since 1900, which suggests that larger earthquakes of this size occur infrequently, probably on average approximately every 30 to 35 years.Number of quakes per yearPrevious quakes in the same area of this earthquakeStrongest in 2 yearsThe earthquake was the strongest to hit this part of Chile in over 2 years. Earlier, the last quake of equal or greater strength near the present epicenter had been a magnitude 4.6 earthquake on Saturday, Aug 5, 2023, at 08:12 am local time (America/Santiago GMT -4) in 114 km (71 mi) distance to the north:Mag. 4.6 earthquake South Pacific Ocean - Region de los Lagos, Chile - Aug 5, 2023 - The strongest-ever (since 1900) recorded quake in this area measured magnitude 7.6. It had occurred 9 years ago earlier, on Sunday, Dec 25, 2016, at 10:22 am local time (America/Santiago GMT -4) in Region de los Lagos, Chile:Mag. 7.6 earthquake 41 km southwest of Quellon - Region de los Lagos, Chile - Dec 25, 2016 - 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 7, 2025 08:47 am (Santiago)3.333 km95 km (59 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 20 km west of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoNov 20, 2025 10:01 pm (GMT -3)3.140 km96 km (60 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 18 km west of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoNov 5, 2025 04:41 pm (Santiago)4.044 km202 km (126 mi) to the N 56 km southwest of Osorno, Provincia de Osorno, Region de los Lagos, Chile 3 reportsInfoOct 26, 2025 07:57 am (Coyhaique)3.023 km173 km (108 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 82 km north of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoOct 21, 2025 11:27 am (Santiago)3.832 km171 km (106 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 97 km west of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoOct 19, 2025 06:14 am (Santiago)3.664 km235 km (146 mi) to the NE 22 km south of Osorno, Provincia de Osorno, Region de los Lagos, Chile 2 reportsInfoOct 8, 2025 01:33 am (Santiago)3.747 km159 km (99 mi) to the NEProvincia de Llanquihue, 59 km south of Purranque, Provincia de Osorno, Region de los Lagos, Chile 4 reportsInfoAug 5, 2023 08:12 am (Santiago)4.649 km114 km (71 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 83 km west of Isla Guar Island, Region de los Lagos, Chile 3 reportsInfoDec 25, 2016 10:22 am (Santiago)7.638 km79 km (49 mi) to the S 41 km southwest of Quellon, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, Chile 52 reportsInfoJul 12, 2016 02:23 am (Universal Time)4.667 km89 km (56 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 34 km north of Isla Quinchao Island, Chile 4 reportsInfoJan 8, 2016 08:12 am (Santiago)4.629 km113 km (70 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 18 km northwest of Isla Cochinos Island, Region de los Lagos, Chile 2 reportsInfoJan 7, 2016 12:40 pm (Santiago)5.024 km129 km (80 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 29 km north of Isla Cochinos Island, Region de los Lagos, Chile 2 reportsInfoApr 22, 2015 04:55 pm (Santiago)4.610 km199 km (124 mi) to the NE 27 km northeast of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoNov 4, 2014 07:44 am (Santiago)4.810 km168 km (104 mi) to the N Southern ChileInfoJul 17, 2010 11:29 pm (Santiago)5.045 km90 km (56 mi) to the N 8.6 km south of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJan 20, 2009 03:45 am (Universal Time)4.819 km159 km (99 mi) to the NEProvincia de Palena, 80 km southeast of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoMay 24, 2008 01:08 pm (Universal Time)4.610 km170 km (106 mi) to the NEProvincia de Palena, 82 km southeast of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoMay 24, 2008 02:26 am (Santiago)5.010 km180 km (112 mi) to the NE 87 km southeast of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoMay 23, 2008 10:43 pm (Santiago)5.49.4 km185 km (115 mi) to the NEProvincia de Palena, 83 km southeast of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoApr 2, 2008 12:56 pm (Universal Time)4.640 km147 km (91 mi) to the N 51 km N of Ancud, ChileInfoJul 4, 2004 05:03 am (Universal Time)4.744 km144 km (89 mi) to the N 64 km west of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoDec 18, 1997 08:30 am (Santiago)5.248 km137 km (85 mi) to the NE 40 km south of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoOct 1, 1994 07:48 am (Universal Time)4.733 km124 km (77 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 31 km southwest of Isla Guar Island, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoSep 3, 1993 02:14 pm (Santiago)5.233 km201 km (125 mi) to the NE 28 km northeast of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoMay 1, 1989 10:33 pm (Santiago)5.129 km120 km (74 mi) to the NEProvincia de Llanquihue, 24 km northeast of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoMar 6, 1989 09:16 am (Universal Time)4.810 km85 km (53 mi) to the NE 27 km NE of Dalcahue, ChileInfoFeb 27, 1988 04:11 am (Santiago)4.833 km158 km (98 mi) to the NE 28 km west of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJun 18, 1986 01:32 am (Santiago)5.233 km98 km (61 mi) to the NE 38 km SW of Calbuco, ChileInfoJul 27, 1981 11:03 pm (Santiago)5.543 km151 km (94 mi) to the NE 25 km southwest of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoSep 15, 1975 03:37 am (Santiago)4.860 km90 km (56 mi) to the NESouth Pacific Ocean, 31 km northeast of Isla Quinchao Island, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoMar 9, 1972 02:31 pm (Universal Time)4.841 km144 km (90 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 100 km west of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJun 10, 1967 01:26 am (Santiago)5.732 km150 km (93 mi) to the NProvincia de Llanquihue, 53 km north of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoFeb 15, 1965 08:53 am (Santiago)5.115 km166 km (103 mi) to the NEProvincia de Palena, 87 km southeast of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJun 3, 1960 05:48 pm (Santiago)5.50 km199 km (124 mi) to the NProvincia de Osorno, 70 km northwest of Puerto Montt, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoMay 22, 1960 10:46 pm (Santiago)6.225 km143 km (89 mi) to the NE 29 km northwest of Calbuco, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoJul 26, 1954 04:15 pm (Santiago)6.355 km194 km (120 mi) to the NE 9.9 km north of Puerto Varas, Provincia de Llanquihue, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoOct 11, 1940 06:41 pm (Universal Time)6.935 km91 km (57 mi) to the NE 15 km southeast of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoDec 10, 1920 04:25 am (Universal Time)7.225 km407 km (253 mi) to the N Neuquen, ArgentinaInfoMar 9, 1919 03:16 am (Universal Time)6.815 km145 km (90 mi) to the NSouth Pacific Ocean, 68 km northwest of Ancud, Provincia de Chiloe, Region de los Lagos, ChileInfoMar 2, 1919 11:45 am (Universal Time)7.115 km237 km (147 mi) to the E Chubut, ArgentinaInfoMap 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]