M2.6 Depth: 73.9 km

M2.6 Earthquake near Andacollo, Región de Coquimbo (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-22 05:58:11 UTC Local time:

About this earthquake

On February 22, 2026 at 05:58 UTC, a magnitude M2.6 earthquake occurred near Andacollo, Región de Coquimbo (Chile). At around 74 km, the focal depth places this among intermediate-depth events. Earthquakes of this small magnitude are usually barely noticeable and cause no damage.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 27 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 73.9 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 73.9 km
Intermediate
73.9 km
73.9 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.

Depth classes per USGS

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