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M2.9 Depth: 149.2 km

M2.9 Earthquake near Ollagüe, Región de Antofagasta (Chile)

UTC time: 2026-02-25 21:59:23 UTC Local time: —

About this earthquake

A magnitude M2.9 earthquake was recorded near Ollagüe, Región de Antofagasta (Chile) on February 25, 2026 at 21:59 UTC. The earthquake originated at an intermediate depth of about 149 km. Events of this size typically go unnoticed.

The data is provided by EMSC and cross-checked across seismological networks. Chile: over the past 24 hours, QuakeMap24 logged 25 earthquakes, the strongest at M5.1.

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Depth profile

Depth profile Depth: 149.2 km (Intermediate) Surface Shallow Intermediate Deep 0 km 70 km 300 km 700 km 149.2 km
Intermediate
149.2 km
149.2 km — deeper than 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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