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M4.7 Depth: 51.0 km

M4.7 Earthquake near Iquique, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 06:27:35 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.7 earthquake was recorded near Iquique, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on February 27, 2026 at 06:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 51 km, this was a shallow earthquake, whose shaking is usually felt more strongly at the surface. Earthquakes of this magnitude are clearly felt; minor damage to vulnerable buildings is possible.

The data is provided by GFZ and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 51 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 51 km
Shallow
51 km
51 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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