On February 8, 2026 at 16:23 UTC, a magnitude M5.7 earthquake occurred near Pica, Región de Tarapacá (Chile). The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 119 km. Earthquakes of this magnitude can damage poorly built structures.
The event was recorded by SCEDC. Chile: 15 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.4.
Intermediate-depth quakes are felt across a wider area but usually cause less surface damage.
Depth classes per USGS
Distances are straight-line distances from the epicenter. Population data: GeoNames.
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Events recorded after this earthquake within 150 km. They are not automatically classified as aftershocks.
2 sources currently report magnitudes from M5.7 to M6.2.
Measurements can differ because agencies use different networks and calculation methods. Values may be revised.
Comparison with recorded earthquakes before this event within 150 km.
The QuakeMap24 comparison dataset begins on 2024-03-23. Earlier earthquakes may not be included.
