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M3.0 Depth: 101.5 km

M3.0 Earthquake near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-15 14:43:50 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 15, 2026 at 14:43 UTC, a magnitude M3.0 earthquake occurred near Antofagasta, Región de Antofagasta (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 102 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude are often felt but rarely cause damage.

The event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 31 earthquakes, the strongest at M4.7.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 101.5 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 101.5 km
Intermediate
101.5 km
101.5 km — close to 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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