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M4.6 Depth: 46.0 km

M4.6 Earthquake near Iquique, Región de Tarapacá (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-27 06:27:34 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M4.6 earthquake was recorded near Iquique, Región de Tarapacá (Chile) on February 27, 2026 at 06:27 UTC. With a focal depth of about 46 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 event was recorded by EMSC. Chile: 23 earthquakes were recorded in the past 24 hours, the strongest reaching M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 46 km (Shallow) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 46 km
Shallow
46 km
46 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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