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M4.8 Depth: 18.0 km

M4.8 Earthquake near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-06 02:27:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

On February 6, 2026 at 02:27 UTC, a magnitude M4.8 earthquake occurred near Pozo Almonte, Región de Tarapacá (Chile). With a focal depth of about 18 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Tremors of this size are distinctly felt and can occasionally cause light damage.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 35 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M4.5.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 18 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 18 km
Shallow
18 km
18 km — shallower than the regional average (99.1 km)
Regional average: 99.1 km
Why depth matters

Shallow quakes release energy near the surface — shaking is felt more strongly and damage potential is higher.

Depth classes per USGS

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